May weather forecastLa Soledad, Panama

Weather in May

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

Temperature

The arrival of May coincides with an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F), indicating a minimal shift from April's 32.3°C (90.1°F). May's average low-temperature reading settles at a moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is estimated at a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. 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.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in La Soledad is 81%.

Rainfall

In La Soledad, during May, the rain falls for 27.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 181mm (7.13") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in La Soledad, there are 247.4 rainfall days, and 1423mm (56.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In La Soledad, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of May in La Soledad, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:37 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in La Soledad is 7.4h.

UV index

January through June, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in May leads to these guidelines:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.