May weather forecast
Quebrada Rodeo, Panama

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Quebrada Rodeo, Panama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and an average low of 24.6°C (76.3°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into May, Quebrada Rodeo records an average high-temperature of a warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), almost identical to April's 30.7°C (87.3°F). Quebrada Rodeo anticipates an average minimum temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F) in the month of May.

Heat index

The heat index value for May is estimated at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 85%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 29.8 days. Throughout May, 206mm (8.11") of precipitation is accumulated. In Quebrada Rodeo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 308.7 days and collects up to 1598mm (62.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:35 EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 8.7h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.