May weather forecastPaso Blanco, Panama

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Paso Blanco, Panama, with an average temperature varying between 29.5°C (85.1°F) and 25°C (77°F).

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature registers at a moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), nearly identical to April's 30.5°C (86.9°F). Throughout May, Paso Blanco reports a steady low-temperature average of 25°C (77°F), slightly lower than its daytime counterpart.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level of activity. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Paso Blanco, Panama, the average relative humidity in May is 85%.

Rainfall

In May, in Paso Blanco, the rain falls for 29.7 days. Throughout May, 257mm (10.12") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 309.6 rainfall days, and 2035mm (80.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Paso Blanco is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:33 EST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Paso Blanco, Panama, are May and June, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index in Paso Blanco are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.