May weather forecastHoctún, Mexico

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Hoctún, is another torrid month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.4°C (95.7°F) and 24°C (75.2°F).

Temperature

May stands out as Hoctún's warmest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 35.4°C (95.7°F) and a low of 24°C (75.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index in May is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 48°C (118.4°F). Vigilance: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. The likelihood of heatstroke increases with continued activity.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 63%, are the least humid months in Hoctún.

Rainfall

In Hoctún, in May, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hoctún, Mexico, there are 167.3 rainfall days, and 536mm (21.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hoctún, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 6:34 pm CST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Hoctún, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Hoctún are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.