May weather forecastBangkal, Philippines

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bangkal, is another hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.4°C (77.7°F) and an average high of 32.5°C (90.5°F).

Temperature

The transition into May is marked with an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.5°C (90.5°F), showing an insignificant shift from April's 32.6°C (90.7°F). During May, Bangkal experiences an average low-temperature of 25.4°C (77.7°F) at night.

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is computed to be a blistering 44°C (111.2°F). Vigilance: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. The likelihood of heatstroke increases with continued activity.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Bangkal is 76%.

Rainfall

In Bangkal, in May, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 79mm (3.11") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 206.9 rainfall days, and 944mm (37.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Bangkal is 12h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 6:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 6:21 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Bangkal, the average sunshine in May is 10.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bangkal, Philippines, are February through June, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May translates into these guidelines:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.