17 May Weather in Cayman
Wed 17 May 2023
Weather in Cayman
SYNOPSIS
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies along with isolated showers and some thunder is expected through tomorrow morning as an upper level system interacts with a lower level inverted trough over the northwest Caribbean. Radar images show patches of showers which are drifting northward.
Today: Some sunshine with a thunderstorm or two possible this afternoon. Winds light and variable. Tonight: A few passing clouds, otherwise generally clear. Winds Light & variable.
Sea: Slight with a wave height of 1 to 3 feet.
Chance of rain: 30% – 60%
UV: 12 EXTREME UP from yesterday. Daily Max at 11 am
Humidity: 78%
Temperatures: Yesterday – Low 75.8°F, High 86.3°F Today (Expected) – Low 76°F High 88°F
Barometer: 1013.00 mb Steady
Rain: Last month: 0.26 in
Rain this month: 0.73 in
Last 24 hrs (since yesterday’s readings) 0.29 in. 0 days since rain, 8 rain days in May
2022 Season Total: 57.49 in
2023 Season Total: 6.81 in
Notes:
Latest rainfall readings are from SOUTH SOUND.
Average rainfall in May: 5.2 in.
Average temperature in May: 75°F to 88°F
Sea Temperature in May: 82°F
MOON: 6% Illumination
Waning Crescent
LOCAL 6 DAY FORECAST
Grand Cayman Sun & Tides Tables May 2023
From Tides4fishing
IMPORTANT NOTICEThe times reflected in the tidal table for Grand Cayman are predictions valid as references for sports fishing in areas near the coast of Grand Cayman. THEY ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR NAVIGATION. Remember that to practice any activity at sea like diving, windsurfing and fishing from a boat or underwater fishing should always be consulted with the official tide tables of the port of Grand Cayman.
UV WARNINGS
Moderate: 3-5 Take precautions by covering up, and wearing a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, especially if you will be outside for 30 minutes or more. Look for shade near midday when the sun is strongest.
High: 6-7 Protection required – UV damages the skin and can cause sunburn. Reduce time in the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and take full precaution by seeking shade, covering up exposed skin, wearing a hat and sunglasses, and applying sunscreen.
Very High: 8-10 Extra precaution required – unprotected skin will be damaged and can burn quickly. Avoid the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and seek shade, cover up, and wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Extreme: 11+ Take full precaution. Unprotected skin will be damaged and can burn in minutes. Avoid the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., cover up, and wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Don’t forget that white sand and other bright surfaces reflect UV and increase UV exposure.
See: http://www.weather.gov.ky/portal/page?_
FOR RADAR IMAGE GO TO: https://www.weather.gov.ky/radar
Also see Weather In Cayman: http://www.weatherincayman.comUV Report. From THE WEATHER NETWORK