May weather forecastCuango, Panama

Weather in May

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

Temperature

Cuango's average high-temperature in May sits at a warm 29.5°C (85.1°F), showing little difference from the previous month. Cuango's nighttime temperatures in May settle close to daytime highs at an average of 25°C (77°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in May is appraised at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young ones often ignore the need to take a break and drink fluids. Thirst is a late-stage symptom of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, particularly during extended physical activities, is crucial.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 29.7 days. Throughout May, 257mm (10.12") of precipitation is accumulated. In Cuango, during the entire year, the rain falls for 309.6 days and collects up to 2035mm (80.12") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Cuango is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of May in Cuango, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 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 are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Cuango. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during May leads to these advisories:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. 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. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.