May weather forecastPagsawitan, Philippines

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Pagsawitan, Philippines, with an average temperature varying between 24°C (75.2°F) and 31.4°C (88.5°F).

Temperature

The warmest period tends to be May, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 31.4°C (88.5°F) and a low of 24°C (75.2°F).

Heat index

May's heat index is calculated to be a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 27.1 days. Throughout May, 222mm (8.74") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pagsawitan, there are 313.5 rainfall days, and 1700mm (66.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Pagsawitan, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 6:10 pm. On the last day of May, in Pagsawitan, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 6:19 pm PST.

Sunshine

April and May, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Pagsawitan, Philippines, are March through May, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.