May weather forecastUracoa, Venezuela

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Uracoa, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.7°C (74.7°F) and 33.7°C (92.7°F).

Temperature

The advent of May denotes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.7°C (92.7°F), subtly different from April's 34°C (93.2°F). Uracoa's average low-temperature in May is measured at a moderately hot 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 46°C (114.8°F). Beware: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are very likely. Heatstroke is imminent with prolonged activity.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 70%.

Rainfall

In Uracoa, in May, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 267.6 rainfall days, and 892mm (35.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of May in Uracoa, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:25 -04.

Sunshine

In Uracoa, the average sunshine in May is 7.9h.

UV index

January through May, July through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.