May weather forecastChimaltitán, Mexico

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Chimaltitán, Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15°C (59°F) and an average high of 33.8°C (92.8°F).

Temperature

The warmest temperatures occur during May, when averages reach a peak of 33.8°C (92.8°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for May is evaluated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Chimaltitán is 50%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are January through March, May through December. May is the first month it rains in Chimaltitán. Throughout May, in the average 3.5 rainfall days, it receives 8mm (0.31") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chimaltitán, there are 150.3 rainfall days, and 849mm (33.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Chimaltitán is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of May in Chimaltitán, Mexico, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Chimaltitán is May, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.

UV index

March through July and September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.