May weather forecastMecapalapa, Mexico

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Mecapalapa, is another hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.7°C (71.1°F) and max 33.3°C (91.9°F).

Temperature

In Mecapalapa, Mexico, the month of May registers the highest temperatures, averaging 33.3°C (91.9°F) at the peak and 21.7°C (71.1°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Take caution: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may be imminent with ongoing effort.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. 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.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mecapalapa, in May, during 11.5 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mecapalapa, Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189.2 days and collects up to 942mm (37.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Mecapalapa is 13h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 7:08 pm CST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.