May weather forecast
Hengchun Township, Taiwan

By the time May arrives, Hengchun Township is fully steeped in the early throes of summer. The temperatures are regularly high, and the days, now longer, are often humid. Despite this warmth, a prevalent and often overbearing feature of May's climate is the significant amount of rainfall. The slightly extended sunshine hours do little to offset the increasing moisture levels. The temperatures scale between 30.9°C (87.6°F) and 24.1°C (75.4°F), while downpours occur frequently, resulting in average accumulations of approximately 166mm (6.54").

Temperature

Hengchun Township indicates an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F) in May, showing minor variation from April's 29.4°C (84.9°F). The nighttime temperature in Hengchun Township, during May, averages of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is calculated to be a blistering 40°C (104°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Hengchun Township is 78.5%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout May, 166mm (6.54") of precipitation is accumulated. In Hengchun Township, Taiwan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.1 days and collects up to 2053mm (80.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Hengchun Township, Taiwan, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of May, in Hengchun Township, Taiwan, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 18:36 CST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Hengchun Township is 6.3h.