Sat 20 May 2023

Weather in Cayman

SYNOPSIS

Light winds and smooth seas are expected for the next few days in association with a weak pressure gradient over the northwest Caribbean.

Today:  Isolated thunderstorms during the morning. Mostly sunny skies this afternoon. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Clear skies. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.

Sea: Smooth with a wave height of fewer than 2 feet.

Chance of rain: 20%

UV: 13 EXTREME UP from yesterday. Daily Max at 11 am

Humidity: 70% – 80%

Temperatures: Yesterday – Low 76.2°F, High 87.4°F  Today (Expected) – Low 76°F High 88°F

Barometer: 1014.00 mb Steady

Rain: Last month: 0.26 in

Rain this month: 0.89 in
Last 24 hrs (since yesterday’s readings) 0.01 in. 0 days since rain, 11 rain days in May
2022 Season Total: 57.49 in 
2023 Season Total: 6.97 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: 1% Illumination

Waxing 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?_
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Also see Weather In Cayman: http://www.weatherincayman.comUV Report. From THE WEATHER NETWORK