May weather forecastBaao, Philippines

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Baao, Philippines, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.8°C (89.2°F) and 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Temperature

Baao's May weather, with an average high temperature of 31.8°C (89.2°F) and an average low temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Baao, Philippines, are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Baao, Philippines, in May, it is raining for 23.6 days, with typically 106mm (4.17") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Baao, there are 283.7 rainfall days, and 1289mm (50.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 6:02 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 6:10 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.7h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

March through June, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Baao. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during May translates into the following guidance:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.