May weather forecast
Santchou, Cameroon

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Santchou, Cameroon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.7°C (83.7°F) and 19.3°C (66.7°F).

Temperature

The advent of May reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.7°C (83.7°F), showing minimal difference from the prior month. The average nighttime temperature lowers to a refreshing 19.3°C (66.7°F) throughout May.

Heat index

In May, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 35°C (95°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 85%.

Rainfall

In Santchou, in May, it is raining for 29.2 days, with typically 219mm (8.62") of accumulated precipitation. In Santchou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272.3 days and collects up to 2100mm (82.68") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Santchou is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of May in Santchou, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.3h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.