May weather forecastSanto Domingo, Philippines

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Santo Domingo, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.4°C (75.9°F) and 33.7°C (92.7°F).

Temperature

The onset of May brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.7°C (92.7°F), nearly matching the April temperature. The low-temperature in Santo Domingo, Philippines, averages to a warm 24.4°C (75.9°F) during the nights of May.

Heat index

May's heat index is computed to be a burning hot 48°C (118.4°F). Be wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are highly anticipated. With continued activity, heatstroke is very likely.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. 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 of high significance for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, in Santo Domingo, the rain falls for 23.2 days. Throughout May, 121mm (4.76") of precipitation is accumulated. In Santo Domingo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 226 days and collects up to 1026mm (40.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Santo Domingo is 12h and 52min.
On the first day of May in Santo Domingo, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 6:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 6:23 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Santo Domingo is 10.8h.

UV index

February through June, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Santo Domingo. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.