May weather forecast
Las Palmas, Venezuela

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Las Palmas, Venezuela, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.1°C (89.8°F) and 26.1°C (79°F).

Temperature

As Las Palmas moves into May, a slight change to a still tropical 32.1°C (89.8°F) in the average high-temperature aligns it with April's readings. Throughout May, the average low-temperature in Las Palmas records at a moderately hot 26.1°C (79°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for May is appraised at a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for 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.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Las Palmas is 72%.

Rainfall

In Las Palmas, in May, it is raining for 25.1 days, with typically 102mm (4.02") of accumulated precipitation. In Las Palmas, Venezuela, during the entire year, the rain falls for 241.7 days and collects up to 996mm (39.21") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 19:03 -04.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Las Palmas is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Las Palmas are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.