May weather forecast
Potuga, Panama

May, the last month of the spring in Potuga, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.5°C (74.3°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

The start of May sees the average high-temperature at a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F), showing little difference from April's 34°C (93.2°F). In the month of May, Potuga experiences an average low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

During May, the heat index is calculated to be a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Stay mindful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke could follow extended physical effort.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. 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. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Potuga, Panama, is 83%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 29.3 days. Throughout May, 288mm (11.34") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Potuga, 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 18:31. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:37 EST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Potuga, Panama, 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.