May weather forecastQuifica, Angola

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Quifica, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.1°C (75.4°F) and 29.9°C (85.8°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, the average high-temperature stands at a warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), closely aligned with April's 30.4°C (86.7°F). The average temperature in Quifica drops to a still moderately hot 24.1°C (75.4°F) during the night in the month of May.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is calculated to be a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout May, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated. In Quifica, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.7 days and collects up to 456mm (17.95") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Quifica is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:54 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Quifica. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during May translates into the following directions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.