May weather forecastTigaon, Philippines

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Tigaon, Philippines, with an average temperature varying between 25.1°C (77.2°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and 25.1°C (77.2°F) respectively, May is Tigaon's warmest month.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is calculated to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. 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. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Tigaon, during May, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 123mm (4.84") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 269.6 rainfall days, and 1468mm (57.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 6:01 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 6:09 pm PST.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.6h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Tigaon.

UV index

February, April through September and November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Tigaon. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.