May weather forecastFelipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.3°C (91.9°F) and min 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Temperature

With the transition into May, Felipe Carrillo Puerto notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.3°C (91.9°F), closely resembling April. During May, Felipe Carrillo Puerto records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index in May is evaluated at a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). On guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a potential hazard with continuous physical effort.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Felipe Carrillo Puerto, during May, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.2 rainfall days, and 551mm (21.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Felipe Carrillo Puerto, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 4min.
On the first day of May in Felipe Carrillo Puerto, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

In Felipe Carrillo Puerto, 33.3°C (91.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 23.1°C (73.6°F) is the average low-temperature during May. In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 47°C (116.6°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

In Felipe Carrillo Puerto, in May, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 49mm (1.93") of accumulated precipitation.

In May, the average day length is 13h and 4min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EST.

In Felipe Carrillo Puerto, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Felipe Carrillo Puerto is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico

  • Average high temperature in May: 33.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (33.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 23.1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are June, July and August (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico

  • Average pressure in May: 1012.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico

  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October, November and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico

  • Average rainfall in May: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (110mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (17mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico

  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (10.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Felipe Carrillo Puerto, 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: 11h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico

  • Average sunshine days in May: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (8.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico

  • Average UV index in May: 7

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

Average cloud cover in May
Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico

  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in May
Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July and August (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, September, October, November and December (7km).