May weather forecastCambambe, Angola

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Cambambe, is a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 30.9°C (87.6°F) and 18.8°C (65.8°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during May is a tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Cambambe, after an intense day, registers a significant cooling to an average low-temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F) throughout May.

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is computed to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In Cambambe, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Cambambe, in May, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 60mm (2.36") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cambambe, there are 208.7 rainfall days, and 1182mm (46.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Cambambe is 11h and 40min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:47 WAT.

Sunshine

In Cambambe, the average sunshine in May is 7.3h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.