May weather forecast
Ixil, Mexico

The last month of the spring, May, is another torrid month in Ixil, Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24°C (75.2°F) and an average high of 35.4°C (95.7°F).

Temperature

The warmest period tends to be May, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 35.4°C (95.7°F) and a low of 24°C (75.2°F).

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Take caution: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may be imminent with ongoing effort.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Ixil are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

Rainfall

In Ixil, in May, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation. In Ixil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.3 days and collects up to 536mm (21.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ixil, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 9min.
On the first day of May in Ixil, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 6:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 6:35 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Ixil, Mexico, is May, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.

UV index

February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Ixil. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in May leads to these guidelines:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.