May weather forecast
Tubas, West Bank

With the completion of the spring season, May imprints the commencement of summer in Tubas. Peak temperatures touch nearly 29°C (84.2°F) accompanied by a modest drop in relative humidity to 54%. Nights are comfortably warm with temperature dropping to 17.7°C (63.9°F). Stronger daylight and longer sunshine hours set the stage for warm afternoons and mildly cool evenings, providing perfect conditions for outdoor recreational activities. Even though rainfall is hardly considerable, winds persist to blow at a steady speed, ensuring the city does not entirely succumb to the increasing heat.

Temperature

As Tubas transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to slightly rise from 24.8°C (76.6°F) in April to a still moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F). Throughout the month of May, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 17.7°C (63.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during May is evaluated at a tropical 30°C (86°F). If one continues to be active during exposure, it might cause tiredness and subsequent heat cramps.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In Tubas, the average relative humidity in May is 54%.

Rainfall

In Tubas, in May, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation. In Tubas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 71.8 days and collects up to 215mm (8.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Tubas, West Bank, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 19:40 EEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.9h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.