May weather forecastHato Corotú, Panama

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Hato Corotú, Panama, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.1°C (86.2°F) and min 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Temperature

The transition from April to May sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.1°C (86.2°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. In Hato Corotú, the expected average low-temperature for May is a moderately hot 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 28.7 days. Throughout May, 199mm (7.83") of precipitation is accumulated. In Hato Corotú, during the entire year, the rain falls for 265.2 days and collects up to 1776mm (69.92") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Hato Corotú, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of May, in Hato Corotú, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:42 EST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Hato Corotú is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.