May weather forecastPalanas, Philippines

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Palanas, is a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.9°C (87.6°F) and min 27.8°C (82°F).

Temperature

May, characterized by an average high temperature of 30.9°C (87.6°F) and a low temperature of 27.8°C (82°F), is generally the warmest month.

Heat index

In May, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 74%, May is the least humid month in Palanas.

Rainfall

In Palanas, during May, the rain falls for 22 days and regularly aggregates up to 95mm (3.74") of precipitation. In Palanas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 270.9 days and collects up to 1403mm (55.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Palanas, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 5:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 6:05 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Palanas is May, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Palanas. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during May translates into the following guidance:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

Frequently asked questions

May is the month when Palanas's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 30.9°C (87.6°F) and lows of 27.8°C (82°F).

During May, Palanas experiences an average high-temperature of 30.9°C (87.6°F) and a low-temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in May is appraised at 39°C (102.2°F).

The least humid month in Palanas, Philippines, is May, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

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

In Palanas, in May, it is raining for 22 days, with typically 95mm (3.74") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in May in Palanas, Philippines, is 12h and 41min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 5:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Palanas, Philippines, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 6:05 pm PST.

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

The average sunshine duration in May in Palanas is 10.7h.

The months with the highest UV index in Palanas, Philippines, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Palanas, Philippines, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Palanas, Philippines

  • Average high temperature in May: 30.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (30.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 27.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (25.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Palanas, Philippines

  • Average pressure in May: 1009.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1008.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Palanas, Philippines

  • Average wind speed in May: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (24.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (12.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Palanas, Philippines

  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Palanas, Philippines

  • Average rainfall in May: 95mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (178mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (42mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Palanas, Philippines

  • Average rainfall days in May: 22 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and October (27.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.4 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Palanas, Philippines

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Palanas, Philippines

  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (8.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (2.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Palanas, Philippines

  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in May
Palanas, Philippines

  • Average cloud cover in May: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Palanas, Philippines

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).