May weather forecastXcalak, Mexico

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Xcalak, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°C (76.6°F) and 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Temperature

Xcalak sees the highest average temperatures during the months of May and August, peaking at 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Heat index

During May, the heat index is calculated to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not comprehend the need for rest and hydration. Thirst is an advanced stage of dehydration - staying hydrated, especially during extended physical exercises, is essential.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Xcalak, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 53mm (2.09") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 198.4 rainfall days, and 752mm (29.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Xcalak, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of May, in Xcalak, Mexico, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Xcalak, Mexico, are March through July and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.