May weather forecastSoconusco, Mexico

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a sweltering month in Soconusco, Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.8°C (74.8°F) and 36.3°C (97.3°F).

Temperature

May, with average temperatures reaching a high of 36.3°C (97.3°F) and a low of 23.8°C (74.8°F), is the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index in May is appraised at a blazing hot 51°C (123.8°F). Stay mindful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke could follow extended physical effort.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 64%, May is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Soconusco, in May, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 45mm (1.77") of accumulated precipitation. In Soconusco, Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 216.6 days and collects up to 1064mm (41.89") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of May, in Soconusco, Mexico, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 6:51 pm CST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Soconusco, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Soconusco are March through July, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation 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. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.