May weather forecast
Los Anastacios, Panama

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Los Anastacios, Panama, with an average temperature varying between 23.7°C (74.7°F) and 30.2°C (86.4°F).

Temperature

The onset of May brings with it an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.2°C (86.4°F), showing a negligible variation from the month before. Los Anastacios experiences an average low-temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) in month of May.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is appraised at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing 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 77%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 25.6 days. Throughout May, 173mm (6.81") of precipitation is accumulated. In Los Anastacios, during the entire year, the rain falls for 239.3 days and collects up to 1487mm (58.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:45 EST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8h.

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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.