May weather forecast
Jenny, Suriname

In May, Jenny, Suriname reaches the peak of its rainy season with high rainfall amounts of 156mm (6.14") over 28.1 days. Despite the downpours and high humidity, the month still enjoys a reasonable amount of sunshine, standing at 7.1 hours per day on avergage. The presence of such consistent weather events, chiefly the rain clouds, contributes to the city's unique climate. With rainfall figures dropping in the following month, May marks the climax of the wet season.

Temperature

In moving from April to May, Jenny's high-temperature average of a still warm 29°C (84.2°F) remains consistent with the preceding month. May witnesses a minor deviation from daytime peaks, with an average nighttime temperature of 24.7°C (76.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for May is calculated to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 28.1 days and typically aggregates up to 156mm (6.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Jenny is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of May, in Jenny, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:54 -03.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

January, April, May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Jenny. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.