May weather forecastCiudad Altamirano, Mexico

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ciudad Altamirano, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 23.6°C (74.5°F) and 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

Ciudad Altamirano notes the warmest temperatures in May, with a high average of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and a low of 23.6°C (74.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index for May is calculated to be a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Ciudad Altamirano is 64%.

Rainfall

In Ciudad Altamirano, in May, during 7.7 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.5 rainfall days, and 615mm (24.21") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January through May and December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

March through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Ciudad Altamirano. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Frequently asked questions

During the warmest month in Ciudad Altamirano, May, temperatures average a high of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and a low of 23.6°C (74.5°F).

An average high-temperature, in May, in Ciudad Altamirano, is 30.5°C (86.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 23.6°C (74.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is calculated to be 35°C (95°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Ciudad Altamirano is 64%.

In Ciudad Altamirano, Mexico, in May, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 13mm (0.51") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in May in Ciudad Altamirano, Mexico, is 13h and 0min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:15 pm CST.

January through May and December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in May in Ciudad Altamirano is 9.9h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Ciudad Altamirano, Mexico, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Ciudad Altamirano, Mexico

  • Average high temperature in May: 30.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 23.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (20.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Ciudad Altamirano, Mexico

  • Average pressure in May: 1010.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May, June and September (1010.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Ciudad Altamirano, Mexico

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and September (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Ciudad Altamirano, Mexico

  • Average humidity in May: 64%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (58%).

Average rainfall in May
Ciudad Altamirano, Mexico

  • Average rainfall in May: 13mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (182mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Ciudad Altamirano, Mexico

  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ciudad Altamirano, Mexico

  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are January, February, March, April, May and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ciudad Altamirano, Mexico

  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (1.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Ciudad Altamirano, 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
Ciudad Altamirano, Mexico

  • Average cloud cover in May: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in May
Ciudad Altamirano, 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).