May weather forecastChontla, Mexico

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Chontla, Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.7°C (71.1°F) and 33.3°C (91.9°F).

Temperature

May, on average, is the warmest month, registering a high temperature of 33.3°C (91.9°F) and a low of 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Chontla, in May, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 189.2 rainfall days, and 941mm (37.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Chontla is 13h and 10min.
On the first day of May in Chontla, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Chontla are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.