May weather forecastCapatárida, Venezuela

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a hot month in Capatárida, Venezuela, with an average temperature varying between 30.5°C (86.9°F) and 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Temperature

Capatárida's shift into May is marked by a subtle change to a tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F) from April's 29.9°C (85.8°F) in temperature. Capatárida's nighttime average temperature in May subtly descends to a warm 26.8°C (80.2°F) from the daily highs.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is computed to be a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through May, July, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Capatárida, during May, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 94.3 rainfall days, and 249mm (9.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 19:02 -04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

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. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in May leads to these guidelines:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

In May, in Capatárida, the average high-temperature is 30.5°C (86.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 26.8°C (80.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in May is computed to be 37°C (98.6°F).

January through May, July, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are most humid months.

In Capatárida, Venezuela, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

In Capatárida, in May, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in May is 12h and 38min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 19:02 -04.

In Capatárida, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

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.

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 30.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (31.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (28.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 26.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (27.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (25.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Capatárida, Venezuela

  • Average pressure in May: 1010.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Capatárida, Venezuela

  • Average wind speed in May: 28.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and July (30.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (20.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Capatárida, Venezuela

  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March, April, May, July, November and December (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Capatárida, Venezuela

  • Average rainfall in May: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (64mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Capatárida, Venezuela

  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.2 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 36min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are February and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are March and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Capatárida, Venezuela

  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (10.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Capatárida, 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
Capatárida, Venezuela

  • Average cloud cover in May: 26

The months with the most cloud cover are March and November (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in May
Capatárida, 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).