May weather forecast
Gbonkomaria, Sierra Leone

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Gbonkomaria, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.7°C (87.3°F) and min 26.2°C (79.2°F).

Temperature

Welcoming May, Gbonkomaria notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), nearly consistent with April's 30.8°C (87.4°F). Nights during May maintain a steady temperature, averaging at a moderately hot 26.2°C (79.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for May is calculated to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Gbonkomaria, in May, it is raining for 19.6 days, with typically 66mm (2.6") of accumulated precipitation. In Gbonkomaria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.9 days and collects up to 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Gbonkomaria, Sierra Leone, is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 19:07 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Gbonkomaria is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Gbonkomaria are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During May, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.