May weather forecast
Ocu, Panama

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Ocu, 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

May's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. In Ocu, May's nights observe an average temperature dip to a warm 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

May's average heat index is appraised at a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Be alert: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a threat with sustained physical activity.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Ocu 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 in Ocu. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following advice:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.