May weather forecastBacabchén, Mexico

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bacabchén, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.3°C (88.3°F) and min 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Temperature

Welcoming May, Bacabchén notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), nearly consistent with April's 30.2°C (86.4°F). May brings Bacabchén a consistent average low-temperature of 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index in May is calculated to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

In Bacabchén, in May, during 10 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bacabchén, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 532mm (20.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Bacabchén, Mexico, is 13h and 7min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 6:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bacabchén are March through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in May transforms into this advice:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Updated: Feb 8, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Bacabchén, in May, the average high-temperature is 31.3°C (88.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 25.2°C (77.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in May is calculated to be 39°C (102.2°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Bacabchén, Mexico, is 72%.

In May, in Bacabchén, Mexico, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout May, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 13h and 7min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bacabchén, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 6:36 pm CST.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Bacabchén is 11.5h.

The months with the highest UV index in Bacabchén are March through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Bacabchén, Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

30.2°C

31.3°C

31°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

21.1km/h

20.9km/h

19.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

21.1

8.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Bacabchén, Mexico

Average high temperature in May: 31.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.8°C).

Average low temperature in May: 25.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (25.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Bacabchén, Mexico

Average pressure in May: 1012mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Bacabchén, Mexico

Average wind speed in May: 19.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (20.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (15.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Bacabchén, Mexico

Average humidity in May: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Bacabchén, Mexico

Average rainfall in May: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (103mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (8mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Bacabchén, Mexico

Average rainfall days in May: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bacabchén, Mexico

Average daylight in May: 13h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

Average sunshine in May: 11h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bacabchén, Mexico

Average sunshine days in May: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (4.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Bacabchén, Mexico

Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Bacabchén, Mexico

Average cloud cover in May: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and July (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in May
Bacabchén, Mexico

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).