May weather forecast
Damakania, Guinea

The last month of the spring, May, is also a fiery hot month in Damakania, Guinea, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.8°C (73°F) and 35.2°C (95.4°F).

Temperature

Damakania's transition into May involves a gentle shift in temperature, receding from a torrid 39°C (102.2°F) in April to a still very hot 35.2°C (95.4°F). Despite a noticeable differential from daytime highs, Damakania notes an average nighttime low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) in May.

Heat index

May's heat index is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 51°C (123.8°F). Be wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are highly anticipated. With continued activity, heatstroke is very likely.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Damakania is 70%.

Rainfall

In Damakania, Guinea, in May, it is raining for 24.2 days, with typically 127mm (5") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Damakania, there are 209.7 rainfall days, and 1688mm (66.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Damakania is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of May in Damakania, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 19:09 GMT.

Sunshine

In Damakania, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In Damakania, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.