Alquízar weather in May
In May, Alquízar sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 90 mm of rain across 11.1 wet days and about 13.1 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 53% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 48 min at the start of May to 13 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Alquízar's 7th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Alquízar's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 90 mm
- 11.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 06 min
- 5:54 AM – 6:59 PM
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.45 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.6
- out of 10
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical May day in Alquízar reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 1°C warmer than April and about 1°C cooler than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 24 |
| 2 | 29 | 24 |
| 3 | 29 | 24 |
| 4 | 29 | 24 |
| 5 | 29 | 24 |
| 6 | 29 | 24 |
| 7 | 29 | 24 |
| 8 | 29 | 24 |
| 9 | 29 | 24 |
| 10 | 29 | 24 |
| 11 | 29 | 24 |
| 12 | 29 | 24 |
| 13 | 29 | 24 |
| 14 | 29 | 24 |
| 15 | 29 | 25 |
| 16 | 29 | 25 |
| 17 | 29 | 25 |
| 18 | 29 | 25 |
| 19 | 29 | 25 |
| 20 | 29 | 25 |
| 21 | 29 | 25 |
| 22 | 29 | 25 |
| 23 | 29 | 25 |
| 24 | 29 | 25 |
| 25 | 29 | 25 |
| 26 | 29 | 25 |
| 27 | 29 | 25 |
| 28 | 29 | 25 |
| 29 | 29 | 25 |
| 30 | 29 | 25 |
| 31 | 29 | 25 |
How May really feels in Alquízar
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 10 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.
Alquízar weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 20° | 21 | 4 | 10.8 | 8.3 |
| Feb | 25° / 20° | 21 | 2.7 | 11.2 | 8.5 |
| Mar | 26° / 21° | 18 | 3.1 | 11.8 | 8.2 |
| Apr | 28° / 23° | 23 | 4 | 12.5 | 7.5 |
| May | 29° / 25° | 90 | 11.1 | 13.1 | 5.6 |
| Jun | 30° / 26° | 147 | 17.3 | 13.4 | 4.2 |
| Jul | 31° / 26° | 78 | 16.3 | 13.3 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 31° / 26° | 100 | 17.3 | 12.8 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 30° / 26° | 136 | 19 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 29° / 25° | 94 | 12.5 | 11.5 | 5.5 |
| Nov | 27° / 23° | 24 | 3.7 | 10.9 | 7.8 |
| Dec | 26° / 21° | 17 | 2.7 | 10.6 | 8.3 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 53% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 32%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 53 | 52 | 51 |
| Cloudier (%) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 47 | 48 | 49 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78 | 22 |
| 2 | 78 | 22 |
| 3 | 78 | 22 |
| 4 | 78 | 22 |
| 5 | 79 | 21 |
| 6 | 78 | 22 |
| 7 | 78 | 22 |
| 8 | 77 | 23 |
| 9 | 77 | 23 |
| 10 | 76 | 24 |
| 11 | 75 | 25 |
| 12 | 74 | 26 |
| 13 | 73 | 27 |
| 14 | 72 | 28 |
| 15 | 71 | 29 |
| 16 | 70 | 30 |
| 17 | 69 | 31 |
| 18 | 68 | 32 |
| 19 | 67 | 33 |
| 20 | 66 | 34 |
| 21 | 65 | 35 |
| 22 | 63 | 37 |
| 23 | 62 | 38 |
| 24 | 61 | 39 |
| 25 | 60 | 40 |
| 26 | 58 | 42 |
| 27 | 57 | 43 |
| 28 | 56 | 44 |
| 29 | 53 | 47 |
| 30 | 52 | 48 |
| 31 | 51 | 49 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Alquízar gets around 90 mm of rain over 11.1 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 37% and peaks near 56% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 20 |
| 4 | 20 |
| 5 | 21 |
| 6 | 21 |
| 7 | 21 |
| 8 | 22 |
| 9 | 23 |
| 10 | 24 |
| 11 | 25 |
| 12 | 27 |
| 13 | 29 |
| 14 | 32 |
| 15 | 34 |
| 16 | 37 |
| 17 | 39 |
| 18 | 41 |
| 19 | 43 |
| 20 | 45 |
| 21 | 47 |
| 22 | 48 |
| 23 | 49 |
| 24 | 50 |
| 25 | 51 |
| 26 | 52 |
| 27 | 53 |
| 28 | 54 |
| 29 | 54 |
| 30 | 55 |
| 31 | 56 |
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 61% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 93% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Oppressive (%) | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 68 | 68 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 37 | 46 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 37 | 46 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 37 | 47 | 1 |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 37 | 48 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 37 | 49 | 1 |
| 6 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 38 | 49 | 1 |
| 7 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 38 | 50 | 1 |
| 8 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 38 | 50 | 1 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 38 | 50 | 1 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 37 | 52 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 37 | 52 | 1 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 36 | 54 | 1 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 36 | 54 | 1 |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 35 | 56 | 1 |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 33 | 59 | 1 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 32 | 61 | 1 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 62 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 63 | 2 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 64 | 2 |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 68 | 2 |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 68 | 3 |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 71 | 3 |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 72 | 4 |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 74 | 4 |
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 74 | 5 |
| 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 76 | 6 |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 76 | 7 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 77 | 8 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 78 | 9 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 78 | 10 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 78 | 12 |
Wind in May
Winds average 15 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 16 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | light breeze |
| 2 | 15 | light breeze |
| 3 | 15 | light breeze |
| 4 | 15 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 15 | light breeze |
| 17 | 15 | light breeze |
| 18 | 15 | light breeze |
| 19 | 15 | light breeze |
| 20 | 15 | light breeze |
| 21 | 15 | light breeze |
| 22 | 15 | light breeze |
| 23 | 15 | light breeze |
| 24 | 14 | light breeze |
| 25 | 14 | light breeze |
| 26 | 14 | light breeze |
| 27 | 14 | light breeze |
| 28 | 14 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 14 | light breeze |
| 31 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 48 min at the start of May to 13 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:03 AM to 5:49 AM, and sunset from 6:53 PM to 7:06 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.8 | 6:03 | 6:53 |
| 2 | 12.9 | 6:02 | 6:53 |
| 3 | 12.9 | 6:01 | 6:53 |
| 4 | 12.9 | 6:01 | 6:54 |
| 5 | 12.9 | 6:00 | 6:54 |
| 6 | 12.9 | 5:59 | 6:55 |
| 7 | 12.9 | 5:59 | 6:55 |
| 8 | 13.0 | 5:58 | 6:56 |
| 9 | 13.0 | 5:57 | 6:56 |
| 10 | 13.0 | 5:57 | 6:57 |
| 11 | 13.0 | 5:56 | 6:57 |
| 12 | 13.0 | 5:56 | 6:57 |
| 13 | 13.0 | 5:55 | 6:58 |
| 14 | 13.1 | 5:55 | 6:58 |
| 15 | 13.1 | 5:54 | 6:59 |
| 16 | 13.1 | 5:54 | 6:59 |
| 17 | 13.1 | 5:53 | 7:00 |
| 18 | 13.1 | 5:53 | 7:00 |
| 19 | 13.1 | 5:53 | 7:01 |
| 20 | 13.2 | 5:52 | 7:01 |
| 21 | 13.2 | 5:52 | 7:02 |
| 22 | 13.2 | 5:51 | 7:02 |
| 23 | 13.2 | 5:51 | 7:03 |
| 24 | 13.2 | 5:51 | 7:03 |
| 25 | 13.2 | 5:51 | 7:04 |
| 26 | 13.2 | 5:50 | 7:04 |
| 27 | 13.2 | 5:50 | 7:04 |
| 28 | 13.3 | 5:50 | 7:05 |
| 29 | 13.3 | 5:50 | 7:05 |
| 30 | 13.3 | 5:49 | 7:06 |
| 31 | 13.3 | 5:49 | 7:06 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.45 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.86 kWh/m² to a high of 6.61 kWh/m² in July across the year — May's 6.45 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Alquízar
In May, Alquízar sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Alquízar sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Alquízar's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Alquízar?
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 Alquízar for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Alquízar in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Alquízar sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Alquízar in May
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 20 km away) is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in January near 24°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 25 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Warm |
| Feb | 25 | Warm |
| Mar | 25 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 26 | Warm |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Alquízar in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Alquízar peaks around June 18 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 6 (high).
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) | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 10 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Alquízar 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 Alquízar is worst in July — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.7× the cleanest month (November, 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) | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 21 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Alquízar?
Alquízar sits at 22.8°N, 82.6°W, 21 m above sea level, in Cuba. The nearest listed city is Güira de Melena, 8.0 km away.
Topography around Alquízar
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Alquízar.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Alquízar has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 26 m around an average of 19 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 146 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 654 m.
The land around Alquízar is covered by cropland (48%), trees (26%) and grassland (21%) within 3 km, cropland (31%), grassland (28%) and trees (21%) within 16 km, and water (57%) within 80 km.
Cuba travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C / L
- 110 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 39% of US
- price level, 2011
- GDP per capita
- $9,605
- 2020
- Happiness
- 5.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2011
- Homicide rate
- 4.5
- per 100k, 2019
- Road deaths
- 8.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 515
- 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 Alquízar (22.8047°, -82.5838°, elevation 21 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. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. 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).