May weather forecast
Florencia, Cuba

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Florencia, Cuba, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F) and an average high of 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

Florencia experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F) in May, subtly different from April's 29.1°C (84.4°F). Florencia's temperature in May lowers to a consistent average of 23.3°C (73.9°F) during the nights.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is computed to be a torrid 35°C (95°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. 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 critical to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Florencia is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.3 days and typically aggregates up to 98mm (3.86") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Florencia, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:42. On the last day of May, in Florencia, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 19:55 CDT.

Sunshine

In Florencia, the average sunshine in May is 10.2h.

UV index

April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following advice:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.