May weather forecastCaigua, Venezuela

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Caigua, Venezuela, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.8°C (89.2°F) and 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

Caigua's warmest season falls during April and May, averaging a high-temperature of 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In Caigua, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.6 days. Throughout May, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 229.1 rainfall days, and 758mm (29.84") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:37 -04.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.9h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in May leads to these recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The yearly peak temperatures occur in April and May, averaging a high-temperature of 31.8°C (89.2°F).

The high-temperature, in May, in Caigua, is 31.8°C (89.2°F), while the low-temperature averages to 24.3°C (75.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in May is estimated at 41°C (105.8°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

In Caigua, in May, it is raining for 17.6 days, with typically 64mm (2.52") of accumulated precipitation.

In Caigua, the average day length in May is 12h and 35min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:37 -04.

With an average of 10.9h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in May is 10.9h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Caigua, Venezuela, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

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Jun

Average high temperature

31.8°C

30.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.3km/h

11.9km/h

10.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.5

11.4

4.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Caigua, Venezuela

Average high temperature in May: 31.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are April and May (31.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (29.5°C).

Average low temperature in May: 24.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are April and May (24.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Caigua, Venezuela

Average pressure in May: 1012.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Caigua, Venezuela

Average wind speed in May: 10.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Caigua, Venezuela

Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Caigua, Venezuela

Average rainfall in May: 64mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (154mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (8mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Caigua, Venezuela

Average rainfall days in May: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (28.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 12h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

Average sunshine in May: 10h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Caigua, Venezuela

Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Caigua, Venezuela

Average UV index in May: 7

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

Average cloud cover in May
Caigua, Venezuela

Average cloud cover in May: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in May
Caigua, Venezuela

Average visibility in May: 10km

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