May weather forecastPalmillas, Mexico

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Palmillas, Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.9°C (91.2°F) and 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

Palmillas, Mexico, starts May with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.9°C (91.2°F), a minor shift from April's 31.9°C (89.4°F). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 21.2°C (70.2°F) in May.

Heat index

May's average heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for 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.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In Palmillas, the average relative humidity in May is 61%.

Rainfall

In May, in Palmillas, the rain falls for 18.1 days. Throughout May, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated. In Palmillas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.7 days and collects up to 430mm (16.93") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of May in Palmillas, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Palmillas is 11.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Palmillas. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in May translates into this advice:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.