May weather forecast
Bog Walk, Jamaica

May brings in more heat, warmer evenings and substantial rainfall, making it the wettest month of the year in Bog Walk. The city observes a strong uptick in rainfall to 94mm (3.7"), with temperatures ranging from a high of 30.3°C (86.5°F) to a low of 22.5°C (72.5°F). Even with the substantial rainfall, the city basks in sunlight for a sizable part of the day. The humidity heightens but is well balanced by cooling winds, maintaining a comfortable environment.

Temperature

Bog Walk records a slight change with May's average high-temperatures adjusting to a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F) from April's 29.9°C (85.8°F). In May, Bog Walk experiences a temperature dip to an average of 22.5°C (72.5°F) at night.

Heat index

In May, the heat index is calculated to be a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. 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 important for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Bog Walk, in May, it is raining for 25.4 days, with typically 94mm (3.7") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 265.1 rainfall days, and 806mm (31.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bog Walk, Jamaica, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:40 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.4h.

UV index

May through August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in May leads to these guidelines:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.