May weather forecastPanacaxtlán, Mexico

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Panacaxtlán, Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.5°C (92.3°F) and 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Temperature

The month of May, characterized by an average high of 33.5°C (92.3°F) and a low of 20.3°C (68.5°F), is recognized as the warmest.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is estimated at a life-threatening hot 46°C (114.8°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are quite likely. Heatstroke becomes a risk with continued exertion.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level of activity. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In Panacaxtlán, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

Rainfall

In Panacaxtlán, during May, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Panacaxtlán, there are 195.2 rainfall days, and 782mm (30.79") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Panacaxtlán, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 9min.
On the first day of May in Panacaxtlán, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:11 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Panacaxtlán, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Panacaxtlán are May and July, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following instructions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.