May weather forecast
Jucuapa, El Salvador

May in Jucuapa ushers in the wet season in full swing with a staggering increase in the amount of rainfall to 206mm (8.11"). Accompanying this weather change, April's high temperature of 32.8°C (91°F) drops slightly to 31.2°C (88.2°F) in May. As the city ventures deeper into the wet season, the climate becomes more humid, and the wind speed decreases. Visibility slightly drops due to the high humidity and frequent rain.

Temperature

During May, the average high-temperature in Jucuapa, El Salvador, is a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. During May, Jucuapa's temperature averages to a moderately hot 24.3°C (75.7°F) at night.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. 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 are highly important for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Jucuapa, during May, the rain falls for 25.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 206mm (8.11") of precipitation. In Jucuapa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 206.2 days and collects up to 1242mm (48.9") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 46min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:17 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.