May weather forecastTamarin, Suriname

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Tamarin, Suriname, with an average temperature varying between 23.3°C (73.9°F) and 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

Entering May, the average high-temperature is recorded at a still warm 29.5°C (85.1°F), exhibiting a minimal shift from April's 29.7°C (85.5°F). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 23.3°C (73.9°F) during May.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is computed to be a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Tamarin is 86%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 28 days and typically aggregates up to 137mm (5.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Tamarin, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of May in Tamarin, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:48 -03.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Tamarin is 5.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During May, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during May is 29.5°C (85.1°F) and the low-temperature is 23.3°C (73.9°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 38°C (100.4°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 86%.

The month with the most rainfall in Tamarin is May, when the rain falls for 28 days and typically aggregates up to 137mm (5.39") of precipitation.

In May, in Tamarin, the rain falls for 28 days. Throughout May, 137mm (5.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length in Tamarin is 12h and 23min.

On the first day of May in Tamarin, Suriname, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:48 -03.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

January through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Tamarin, Suriname.

In Tamarin, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Tamarin, Suriname

  • Average high temperature in May: 29.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (29.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 23.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (22.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Tamarin, Suriname

  • Average pressure in May: 1012.2mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1012.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Tamarin, Suriname

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Tamarin, Suriname

  • Average humidity in May: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Tamarin, Suriname

  • Average rainfall in May: 137mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (137mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (23mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Tamarin, Suriname

  • Average rainfall days in May: 28 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (28 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.5 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Tamarin, Suriname

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Tamarin, Suriname

  • Average sunshine days in May: 1.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (1.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Tamarin, Suriname

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are July, August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Tamarin, Suriname

  • Average cloud cover in May: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Tamarin, Suriname

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March and April (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July and August (7km).