May weather forecastPlan Bonito, Venezuela

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Plan Bonito, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and an average low of 25.9°C (78.6°F).

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Plan Bonito's average high-temperature is noted with the start of May, touching a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F) from April's 31.3°C (88.3°F). In Plan Bonito, May's nights observe an average temperature dip to a warm 25.9°C (78.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index in May is appraised at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Plan Bonito, Venezuela, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Plan Bonito, in May, it is raining for 21.6 days, with typically 41mm (1.61") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 214.3 rainfall days, and 391mm (15.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:00 -04.

Sunshine

April, May and November, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

In May, in Plan Bonito, the average high-temperature is 31.5°C (88.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 25.9°C (78.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in May is appraised at 40°C (104°F).

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

In Plan Bonito, in May, it is raining for 21.6 days, with typically 41mm (1.61") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in May is 12h and 36min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:00 -04.

April, May and November, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

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 Plan Bonito, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Plan Bonito, Venezuela

  • Average high temperature in May: 31.5°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (31.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 25.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (26.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Plan Bonito, Venezuela

  • Average pressure in May: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are October and November (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Plan Bonito, Venezuela

  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Plan Bonito, Venezuela

  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Plan Bonito, Venezuela

  • Average rainfall in May: 41mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (7mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Plan Bonito, Venezuela

  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Plan Bonito, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April, May and November (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Plan Bonito, Venezuela

  • Average sunshine days in May: 5.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (3.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Plan Bonito, 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
Plan Bonito, Venezuela

  • Average cloud cover in May: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Plan Bonito, 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).