May weather forecast
El Prado, Panama

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in El Prado, Panama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°C (88.3°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

May's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), showing a minute difference from April's 34°C (93.2°F). In El Prado, May nights witness a steady temperature drop to a warm 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

May's heat index is calculated to be a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Keep on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a possible danger with ongoing physical activity.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In El Prado, in May, during 29.3 rainfall days, 288mm (11.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 30min.
On the first day of May in El Prado, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:40 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in El Prado 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.