May weather forecastLas Cabras, Panama

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Las Cabras, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.5°C (74.3°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, a modest change to a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F) from April's 34°C (93.2°F) is noted in high-temperature. In the month of May, an average of 23.5°C (74.3°F) marks the low-temperature.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is calculated to be a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Stay wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Heatstroke can ensue from extended effort.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. 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 especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In Las Cabras, the average relative humidity in May is 83%.

Rainfall

In Las Cabras, in May, during 29.3 rainfall days, 288mm (11.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Las Cabras, during the entire year, the rain falls for 269.3 days and collects up to 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:36 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.4h.

UV index

January through June and September, 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 risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May leads to these instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.