May weather forecast
La Pintada, Panama

May, the last month of the spring in La Pintada, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.8°C (74.8°F) and max 30.9°C (87.6°F).

Temperature

The beginning of May records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F), marking a negligible difference from April's 32.3°C (90.1°F). Throughout the month of May, La Pintada sees a steady low-temperature average of 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Heat index

May's average heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. 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. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In La Pintada, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In La Pintada, in May, it is raining for 27.4 days, with typically 181mm (7.13") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in La Pintada, there are 247.4 rainfall days, and 1423mm (56.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:37 EST.

Sunshine

In La Pintada, Panama, the average sunshine in May is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in La Pintada are January through June, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May translates into these guidelines:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.