May weather forecast
Los Casabes, Dominican Republic

May, the last month of the spring in Los Casabes, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.1°C (84.4°F) and an average low of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, Los Casabes records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.1°C (84.4°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. Los Casabes, in May, experiences an average temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index for May is calculated to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. 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 'feels like', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. 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. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Los Casabes, in May, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. In Los Casabes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.6 days and collects up to 443mm (17.44") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Los Casabes is 13h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of May, in Los Casabes, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 19:12 AST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Los Casabes is May, with an average of 8.7h of sunshine.

UV index

May through July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Los Casabes, Dominican Republic. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.