May weather forecastMapachapa, Mexico

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Mapachapa, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.1°C (93.4°F) and min 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

May is the month when Mapachapa's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 34.1°C (93.4°F) and lows of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during May is estimated at a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 70%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Mapachapa, during May, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. In Mapachapa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 230.8 days and collects up to 1036mm (40.79") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 59min.
On the first day of May in Mapachapa, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 6:50 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.1h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Mapachapa.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through September, 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 average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. 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. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.