May weather forecastXocchel, Mexico

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another very hot month in Xocchel, Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.4°C (95.7°F) and 24°C (75.2°F).

Temperature

Xocchel registers the highest average temperatures during the month of May, with peaks of 35.4°C (95.7°F) and lows of 24°C (75.2°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 48°C (118.4°F). Stay watchful: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are likely. Ongoing effort may cause heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children often fail to understand the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - hence, it is crucial to stay hydrated, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 63%, are the least humid months in Xocchel.

Rainfall

In Xocchel, during May, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Xocchel, there are 167.9 rainfall days, and 543mm (21.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 8min.
On the first day of May in Xocchel, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 6:33 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.1h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Xocchel.

UV index

February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during May leads to these advisories:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.