May weather forecastLa Mitra, Panama

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in La Mitra, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 24.6°C (76.3°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during May registers at a warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. In La Mitra, an average temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F) is noted during May nights.

Heat index

The heat index for May is estimated at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. 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. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 85%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 29.8 days. Throughout May, 206mm (8.11") of precipitation is accumulated. In La Mitra, during the entire year, the rain falls for 308.7 days and collects up to 1598mm (62.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:35 EST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in La Mitra, Panama. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. 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. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.