May weather forecast
Gaval, Cameroon

May, the last month of the spring in Gaval, is also a fiery hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.8°C (78.4°F) and an average high of 35.9°C (96.6°F).

Temperature

May's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 35.9°C (96.6°F), showing a minute difference from April's 38.7°C (101.7°F). Gaval experiences a mean temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F) during May nights.

Heat index

May's heat index is evaluated at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In Gaval, Cameroon, the average relative humidity in May is 47%.

Rainfall

In Gaval, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 63mm (2.48") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.5 rainfall days, and 730mm (28.74") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gaval, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of May, in Gaval, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:23 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Gaval is May, with an average of 11.7h of sunshine.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Gaval is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.