May weather forecastBarrancas, Venezuela

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Barrancas, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.3°C (84.7°F) and 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), closely related to the 30.8°C (87.4°F) observed in April. Barrancas records an average nighttime low-temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F) throughout May.

Heat index

In May, the heat index is evaluated at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.

Humidity

In Barrancas, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 25.6 days and accumulates 173mm (6.81") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:56 -04.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are April and May, with an average of 8.4h of sunshine.

UV index

May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health 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:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and a low-temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 33°C (91.4°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 70%.

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 25.6 days and typically aggregates up to 173mm (6.81") of precipitation.

In Barrancas, in May, it is raining for 25.6 days, with typically 173mm (6.81") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in May is 12h and 32min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:56 -04.

April and May, with an average of 8.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In Barrancas, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Barrancas, Venezuela

  • Average high temperature in May: 29.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (32.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (28.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 21.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (22.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (19.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Barrancas, Venezuela

  • Average pressure in May: 1012.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Barrancas, Venezuela

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Barrancas, Venezuela

  • Average humidity in May: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (52%).

Average rainfall in May
Barrancas, Venezuela

  • Average rainfall in May: 173mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (173mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (13mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Barrancas, Venezuela

  • Average rainfall days in May: 25.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (25.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (9.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Barrancas, Venezuela

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Barrancas, Venezuela

  • Average sunshine days in May: 3.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (3 days).

Average UV index in May
Barrancas, Venezuela

  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Barrancas, Venezuela

  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in May
Barrancas, Venezuela

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).