May weather forecastPotrerillos Arriba, Panama

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Potrerillos Arriba, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and an average low of 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Temperature

Potrerillos Arriba marks the arrival of May with an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.5°C (81.5°F), hardly different from April's 28.8°C (83.8°F). In the month of May, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is calculated to be a hot 31°C (87.8°F). If one continues to be active during exposure, it might cause tiredness and subsequent heat cramps.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. 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 particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Potrerillos Arriba, Panama, is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 21.8 days and typically aggregates up to 253mm (9.96") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:45 EST.

Sunshine

In Potrerillos Arriba, the average sunshine in May is 7.8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Potrerillos Arriba. The months with the lowest UV index in Potrerillos Arriba are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Updated: Feb 2, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Potrerillos Arriba, 27.5°C (81.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 20.3°C (68.5°F) is the average low-temperature during May. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in May is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In Potrerillos Arriba, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

May is the month with the most rainfall in Potrerillos Arriba. Rain falls for 21.8 days and accumulates 253mm (9.96") of precipitation.

In Potrerillos Arriba, Panama, during May, the rain falls for 21.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 253mm (9.96") of precipitation.

The average day length in May is 12h and 31min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:45 EST.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Potrerillos Arriba is 7.8h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Potrerillos Arriba.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Potrerillos Arriba, Panama, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average high temperature

28.8°C

27.5°C

26.9°C

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

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4.8km/h

4.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

8.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Potrerillos Arriba, Panama

Average high temperature in May: 27.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (28.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (25.7°C).

Average low temperature in May: 20.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and September (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Potrerillos Arriba, Panama

Average pressure in May: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are October and November (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Potrerillos Arriba, Panama

Average wind speed in May: 4.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Potrerillos Arriba, Panama

Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Potrerillos Arriba, Panama

Average rainfall in May: 253mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (253mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and March (20mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Potrerillos Arriba, Panama

Average rainfall days in May: 21.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (26 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Potrerillos Arriba, Panama

Average daylight in May: 12h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

Average sunshine in May: 7h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Potrerillos Arriba, Panama

Average sunshine days in May: 8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (4.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Potrerillos Arriba, Panama

Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).