Espigão dOeste weather in May
In May, Espigão dOeste sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 80 mm of rain across 13.9 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of May to 11 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Espigão dOeste's 5th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Espigão dOeste's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 80 mm
- 13.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 6:16 AM – 5:44 PM
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.55 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.7
- out of 10
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical May day in Espigão dOeste reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and about 1°C cooler than June.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 22 |
| 2 | 30 | 22 |
| 3 | 30 | 21 |
| 4 | 30 | 21 |
| 5 | 30 | 21 |
| 6 | 30 | 21 |
| 7 | 30 | 21 |
| 8 | 30 | 21 |
| 9 | 30 | 21 |
| 10 | 30 | 21 |
| 11 | 30 | 21 |
| 12 | 30 | 21 |
| 13 | 30 | 21 |
| 14 | 30 | 21 |
| 15 | 30 | 21 |
| 16 | 30 | 21 |
| 17 | 30 | 21 |
| 18 | 30 | 21 |
| 19 | 30 | 21 |
| 20 | 30 | 21 |
| 21 | 30 | 21 |
| 22 | 30 | 21 |
| 23 | 30 | 21 |
| 24 | 30 | 21 |
| 25 | 30 | 21 |
| 26 | 30 | 21 |
| 27 | 30 | 21 |
| 28 | 30 | 21 |
| 29 | 30 | 21 |
| 30 | 30 | 21 |
| 31 | 30 | 21 |
How May really feels in Espigão dOeste
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Espigão dOeste weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 7th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 22° | 316 | 29.5 | 12.6 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 29° / 22° | 311 | 26.7 | 12.4 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 29° / 22° | 284 | 29 | 12.1 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 30° / 22° | 166 | 22.5 | 11.8 | 3.5 |
| May | 30° / 21° | 80 | 13.9 | 11.5 | 4.7 |
| Jun | 31° / 20° | 17 | 3.5 | 11.3 | 5.6 |
| Jul | 32° / 19° | 10 | 1.9 | 11.4 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 33° / 20° | 24 | 4.2 | 11.6 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 33° / 22° | 88 | 14.3 | 11.9 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 32° / 22° | 158 | 21.7 | 12.3 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 30° / 22° | 235 | 25.2 | 12.5 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 30° / 22° | 282 | 27.6 | 12.7 | 3.0 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 55%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 46 | 49 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 65 | 66 |
| Cloudier (%) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 34 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 67 |
| 2 | 33 | 67 |
| 3 | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | 34 | 66 |
| 5 | 34 | 66 |
| 6 | 34 | 66 |
| 7 | 36 | 64 |
| 8 | 36 | 64 |
| 9 | 37 | 63 |
| 10 | 37 | 63 |
| 11 | 38 | 62 |
| 12 | 39 | 61 |
| 13 | 40 | 60 |
| 14 | 41 | 59 |
| 15 | 42 | 58 |
| 16 | 43 | 57 |
| 17 | 44 | 56 |
| 18 | 44 | 56 |
| 19 | 46 | 54 |
| 20 | 49 | 51 |
| 21 | 49 | 51 |
| 22 | 51 | 49 |
| 23 | 53 | 47 |
| 24 | 54 | 46 |
| 25 | 56 | 44 |
| 26 | 58 | 42 |
| 27 | 59 | 41 |
| 28 | 61 | 39 |
| 29 | 63 | 37 |
| 30 | 65 | 35 |
| 31 | 66 | 34 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Espigão dOeste gets around 80 mm of rain over 13.9 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 45% and peaks near 58% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 58 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 |
| 2 | 56 |
| 3 | 55 |
| 4 | 54 |
| 5 | 53 |
| 6 | 52 |
| 7 | 52 |
| 8 | 51 |
| 9 | 50 |
| 10 | 49 |
| 11 | 49 |
| 12 | 48 |
| 13 | 47 |
| 14 | 47 |
| 15 | 46 |
| 16 | 46 |
| 17 | 45 |
| 18 | 45 |
| 19 | 44 |
| 20 | 43 |
| 21 | 42 |
| 22 | 41 |
| 23 | 40 |
| 24 | 39 |
| 25 | 38 |
| 26 | 37 |
| 27 | 35 |
| 28 | 34 |
| 29 | 33 |
| 30 | 31 |
| 31 | 30 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 75% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 93% of them.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Muggy (%) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 |
| Oppressive (%) | 84 | 83 | 83 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 60 |
| Miserable (%) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 84 | 3 |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 83 | 2 |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 83 | 2 |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 81 | 2 |
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 82 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 81 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 80 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 80 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 80 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 79 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 79 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 78 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 78 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 79 | 0 |
| 15 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 78 | 0 |
| 16 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 78 | 0 |
| 17 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 77 | 0 |
| 18 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 76 | 0 |
| 19 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 75 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 75 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 74 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 73 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 71 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 70 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 23 | 69 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 68 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 25 | 66 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 65 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 27 | 63 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 29 | 61 | 0 |
| 31 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 60 | 0 |
Wind in May
Winds average 5 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of May to 11 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:13 AM to 6:20 AM, and sunset from 5:49 PM to 5:43 PM.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 6:13 | 5:49 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 6:13 | 5:49 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 6:14 | 5:48 |
| 4 | 11.6 | 6:14 | 5:48 |
| 5 | 11.6 | 6:14 | 5:48 |
| 6 | 11.6 | 6:14 | 5:47 |
| 7 | 11.5 | 6:14 | 5:47 |
| 8 | 11.5 | 6:14 | 5:47 |
| 9 | 11.5 | 6:15 | 5:46 |
| 10 | 11.5 | 6:15 | 5:46 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 6:15 | 5:46 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:15 | 5:45 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:15 | 5:45 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 6:16 | 5:45 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 6:16 | 5:45 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 6:16 | 5:44 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 6:16 | 5:44 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 6:17 | 5:44 |
| 19 | 11.5 | 6:17 | 5:44 |
| 20 | 11.4 | 6:17 | 5:44 |
| 21 | 11.4 | 6:17 | 5:44 |
| 22 | 11.4 | 6:18 | 5:43 |
| 23 | 11.4 | 6:18 | 5:43 |
| 24 | 11.4 | 6:18 | 5:43 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 6:18 | 5:43 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 6:19 | 5:43 |
| 27 | 11.4 | 6:19 | 5:43 |
| 28 | 11.4 | 6:19 | 5:43 |
| 29 | 11.4 | 6:20 | 5:43 |
| 30 | 11.4 | 6:20 | 5:43 |
| 31 | 11.4 | 6:20 | 5:43 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4.55 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.55 kWh/m² to a high of 5.76 kWh/m² in October across the year — May's 4.55 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Espigão dOeste
None of Espigão dOeste's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Espigão dOeste's monsoon runs October–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Espigão dOeste?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Espigão dOeste for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Espigão dOeste in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Espigão dOeste sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
UV index in Espigão dOeste in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Espigão dOeste peaks around January 22 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near September 14 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 3 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Espigão dOeste in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Espigão dOeste is worst in September — around 57 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 7.5× the cleanest month (June, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 34 | 57 | 20 | 15 | 13 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 9 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 10 | Good |
| Aug | 34 | Moderate |
| Sep | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 20 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Espigão dOeste?
Espigão dOeste sits at 11.5°S, 61.0°W, 261 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Pimenta Bueno, 26 km away.
Topography around Espigão dOeste
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Espigão dOeste.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Espigão dOeste has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 134 m around an average of 267 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 248 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 426 m.
The land around Espigão dOeste is covered by grassland (63%) within 3 km, grassland (71%) and trees (28%) within 16 km, and trees (58%) and grassland (41%) within 80 km.
Brazil travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / N
- 127 / 220 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 46% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $10,713
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 89%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 19.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 16
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 482
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Espigão dOeste (-11.5247°, -61.0128°, elevation 261 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).