May weather forecast
Menchaca, Panama

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Menchaca, Panama, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.5°C (74.3°F) and max 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

May is marked by an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), almost identical to the preceding month. In May, Menchaca experiences an average nighttime temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is appraised at a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Be wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are highly anticipated. With continued activity, heatstroke is very likely.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Menchaca, in May, during 29.3 rainfall days, 288mm (11.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:37 EST.

Sunshine

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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.