May weather forecast
Las Delicias, El Salvador

May, the last month of the spring in Las Delicias, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.5°C (76.1°F) and 31.4°C (88.5°F).

Temperature

May's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.4°C (88.5°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. An average temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F) marks the nights in Las Delicias in May.

Heat index

May's average heat index is appraised at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In Las Delicias, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Las Delicias, in May, during 26.3 rainfall days, 153mm (6.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Las Delicias, there are 200.8 rainfall days, and 983mm (38.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Las Delicias is 12h and 46min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 18:21 CST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.8h.

UV index

January through August, October through December, 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following advice:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.