May weather forecastHévié, Benin
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Hévié, Benin, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.3°C (79.3°F) and an average high of 31.5°C (88.7°F).Temperature
As May takes hold, the average high-temperature is a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), nearly mirroring that of the previous month. Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 26.3°C (79.3°F) in May.Heat index
In May, the average heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In Hévié, in May, during 19.3 rainfall days, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 220.8 rainfall days, and 678mm (26.69") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 12h and 25min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:02 WAT.
Sunshine
In Hévié, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.UV index
January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in May translates into this advice:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Hévié, Benin
- Average high temperature in May: 31.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (32.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.4°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 26.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Hévié, Benin
- Average pressure in May: 1010.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.4mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Hévié, Benin
- Average wind speed in May: 12.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (15.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10.5km/h).
Average humidity in May
Hévié, Benin
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Hévié, Benin
- Average rainfall in May: 68mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (125mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (16mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Hévié, Benin
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and September (24.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).
Average snowfall days in May
Hévié, Benin
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hévié, Benin
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Hévié, Benin
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Hévié, Benin
- Average UV index in May: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in May
Hévié, Benin
- Average cloud cover in May: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in May
Hévié, Benin
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
