May weather forecastBacolor, Philippines

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Bacolor, Philippines, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°C (76.6°F) and 33.7°C (92.7°F).

Temperature

Bacolor, Philippines, greets May with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.7°C (92.7°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. Throughout May, a steady low-temperature average of 24.8°C (76.6°F) is noted.

Heat index

May's mean heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 48°C (118.4°F). Alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely to occur. Prolonged exertion can lead to heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Bacolor, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In May, in Bacolor, the rain falls for 23 days. Throughout May, 124mm (4.88") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bacolor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 225.8 days and collects up to 1023mm (40.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 6:14 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 6:23 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Bacolor, the average sunshine in May is 10.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through June, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.