May weather forecastDogue, Benin

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Dogue, is also a fiery hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 35.9°C (96.6°F).

Temperature

Dogue's May average high-temperature settles at a still sweltering 35.9°C (96.6°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. May brings an average low-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) to Dogue.

Heat index

In May, the heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Beware: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are very likely. Heatstroke is imminent with prolonged activity.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. 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 it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 60%.

Rainfall

In Dogue, in May, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation. In Dogue, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.6 days and collects up to 596mm (23.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Dogue is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of May in Dogue, Benin, 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 19:08 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.