May weather forecast
Punta de Mata, Venezuela

May, the last month of the spring in Punta de Mata, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 22.6°C (72.7°F) and 32.7°C (90.9°F).

Temperature

May's presence marks an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.7°C (90.9°F), subtly varied from April's 33°C (91.4°F). Punta de Mata's average low-temperature in the month of May is recorded at an agreeable 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Heat index

May's heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). Beware: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are very likely. Heatstroke is imminent with prolonged activity.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Punta de Mata, Venezuela, during May, the rain falls for 23.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation. In Punta de Mata, during the entire year, the rain falls for 285.3 days and collects up to 879mm (34.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:31 -04.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.