May weather forecastTuxtepec, Mexico

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Tuxtepec, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36°C (96.8°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

Tuxtepec's May weather reaches an average high of 36°C (96.8°F) and an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F), making it the warmest month.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 50°C (122°F). Heed: Expect heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continued action may cause heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is an estimation of the warmth sensation when considering humidity levels. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital 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.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout May, 56mm (2.2") of precipitation is accumulated. In Tuxtepec, during the entire year, the rain falls for 209 days and collects up to 998mm (39.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 59min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 6:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Tuxtepec, Mexico, is May, with an average of 11h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.