May weather forecast
Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala

May, the last month of the spring in Santa Catarina Mita, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.1°C (88°F) and 20.7°C (69.3°F).

Temperature

May brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.1°C (88°F), showing a slight difference from April's 33.2°C (91.8°F). In Santa Catarina Mita, the May nights cool down to an average low of 20.7°C (69.3°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala, is May, when the rain falls for 23.7 days and typically aggregates up to 198mm (7.8") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Santa Catarina Mita is 12h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of May, in Santa Catarina Mita, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:24 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.3h.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Santa Catarina Mita. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.