May weather forecastLeones Arriba, Panama

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Leones Arriba, Panama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and an average low of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

Upon the beginning of May, Leones Arriba's high-temperatures register at a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Leones Arriba records a steady low-temperature average of 23.5°C (74.3°F) during May.

Heat index

The heat index value for May is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 43°C (109.4°F). Keep on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a possible danger with ongoing physical activity.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 83%.

Rainfall

In Leones Arriba, Panama, during May, the rain falls for 29.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 288mm (11.34") of precipitation. In Leones Arriba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 269.3 days and collects up to 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Leones Arriba, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:37 EST.

Sunshine

In Leones Arriba, the average sunshine in May is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in May translates into these instructions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.