May weather forecastGuararé Arriba, Panama

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Guararé Arriba, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.5°C (86.9°F) and min 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Temperature

Guararé Arriba's transition from April to May introduces an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.5°C (86.9°F), marking an insignificant variation from the 31.8°C (89.2°F). Guararé Arriba reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F) in May.

Heat index

May's average heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In Guararé Arriba, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Guararé Arriba, in May, it is raining for 28.9 days, with typically 175mm (6.89") of accumulated precipitation. In Guararé Arriba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 261.2 days and collects up to 1359mm (53.5") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Guararé Arriba, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of May, in Guararé Arriba, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:35 EST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May leads to these instructions:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.