May weather forecast
Paya, Panama

May, the last month of the spring in Paya, is a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30°C (86°F) and min 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

The transition into May reveals an average high-temperature of a tropical 30°C (86°F), mirroring a close resemblance to April. Paya sees an average low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F) during May.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. With a high level of moisture in the air, the evaporation process becomes less efficient, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently and resulting in a sensation of overheating. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The most humid month in Paya, Panama, is May, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 28.3 days. Throughout May, 214mm (8.43") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Paya, there are 331.3 rainfall days, and 2112mm (83.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Paya, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:24 EST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Paya is 8.8h.

UV index

January through March, May, June, August, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.