May weather forecast
Cerro Azul, Panama

May, the last month of the spring in Cerro Azul, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25°C (77°F) and 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, the average high-temperature registers at a moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), subtly different from April's 30.5°C (86.9°F). May nights in Cerro Azul register a minor temperature decline, steadying at a still warm 25°C (77°F).

Heat index

May's mean heat index is calculated to be a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. 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. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In May, in Cerro Azul, Panama, the rain falls for 29.7 days. Throughout May, 257mm (10.12") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cerro Azul, there are 309.6 rainfall days, and 2035mm (80.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of May, in Cerro Azul, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:34 EST.

Sunshine

May and June, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Cerro Azul are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Cerro Azul, Panama, are January through December, 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 the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.