Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Santa Cruz, Peru, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 12°C (54°F). Highs can soar to 17°C (63°F), while lows may dip to 5°C (42°F). Typically, the humidity level in Santa Cruz throughout May hovers around 85%.
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In May, Santa Cruz averages 95 mm (3.7 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 19 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 35 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 37 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 59% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In May, the UV Index in Santa Cruz reaches a maximum of 14, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | High | Low | |||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 25 min | 45 min | |||||