May weather forecast
Cañas, Panama

May, the last month of the spring in Cañas, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 23.5°C (74.3°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

May's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F) from April. In Cañas, an average temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F) is noted during May nights.

Heat index

May's average heat index is computed to be a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Cañas is 83%.

Rainfall

In Cañas, in May, it is raining for 29.3 days, with typically 288mm (11.34") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cañas, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cañas, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:34 EST.

Sunshine

In Cañas, the average sunshine in May is 7.4h.

UV index

January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.