Rain and maximum temperatures in Guatemala May 2024 – 2024-05-10 03:46:47

2024-05-10 03:46:47

Even though that him intense heatcharacteristic of the summer season, continues, the winter is about to begin. In this note we share the estimates of the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology ―Guatemala
– 2024-04-07 13:58:31″>INSIVUMEH― about him start of rain this 2024as well as las maximum temperatures that will be recorded in May.

When will the rains start in Guatemala in 2024?

On May 8, the INSIVUMEH provided details about the forecast of the start of the rainy season in Guatemala for the year 2024based on the MJJ 2024 Seasonal Climate Outlook. This forecast includes information on the start of the rainy season, maximum and average temperatures, as well as the Hurricane season.

According to the data shared by this institution, the following dates are expected for the start of rains in different regions of Guatemala:

• Bocacosta, San Marcos and southern Huehuetenango: from April 29 to May 6.
• Quetzaltenango, Totonicapán, southern Quiché, Pacífico, Sacatepéquez, Chimaltenango, El Progreso, Chiquimula and Guatemala: from May 6 to May 13.
• Zacapa, south of Izabal, south of Alta Verapaz and north of Huehuetenango: from May 13 to 20.
• North of Quiché and Petén: from May 20 to May 27.
• Alta Verapaz, northwest of Alta Verapaz and Izabal: from May 27 to June 3.

Photo description for people with visual disabilities: map of Guatemala with the approximate dates of onset of rain. (Credit: INSIVUMEH)

Additionally, according to the Seasonal Precipitation Forecast for May to July 2024, the higher rainfall accumulations register in the regions of Bocacosta, Pacific, Northern Transversal Strip, Caribbean and southern Petén. In May, more significant accumulations are anticipated in Bocacosta and the north of Izabal.

Description of the photo for people with visual disabilities: map of Guatemala with the forecast of accumulated rain from May to July. (Credit: INSIVUMEH)

Maximum temperatures in May 2024

The Monthly Maximum Temperature Forecast for May 2024 indicates that the Petén region and the northern Transversal Belt of the North will experience the highest temperatures, ranging between 38 and 42 degrees Celsius. This will affect departments such as Petén, northern Quiché, Alta Verapaz and Zacapa.

On the other hand, the Bocacosta region, the Pacific, the Caribbean and the Eastern valleys are expected to register temperatures ranging from 34 to 40 degrees Celsius. In the west and central highlands of the country, they will remain between 22 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Something important to keep in mind is that high temperatures are experienced between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m., so it is recommended to take precautions to avoid heat stroke and dehydration during this period.

Photo description for people with visual disabilities: map of Guatemala with information about the regions that will have the highest temperatures in May. (Credit: INSIVUMEH)

Storms and hurricanes in Guatemala 2024

The Insivumeh also reported that 2024 will bring an above-normal cyclonic season, with approximately 23 storms and 16 hurricanes, 5 of these being considered to be of greater intensity. This season will begin on May 15 in the Pacific basin and June 1 in the Atlantic basin.

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