May weather forecastLika, Philippines

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Lika, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.9°C (93°F) and min 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Temperature

The introduction of May sees an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.9°C (93°F), hardly deviating from April. Lika's temperature drops to an average low of 22.6°C (72.7°F) during the nights of May.

Heat index

The heat index for May is calculated to be a burning hot 51°C (123.8°F). Watchful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are predicted. Continued exertion could lead to heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. 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 'feels like' or 'real feel', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Lika, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Lika, in May, it is raining for 26.4 days, with typically 161mm (6.34") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 276.5 rainfall days, and 1446mm (56.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lika, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 5:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 5:53 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Lika, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during May leads to these advisories:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.