May weather forecastNaogon, Benin

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Naogon, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 24.7°C (76.5°F) and 34.5°C (94.1°F).

Temperature

As Naogon welcomes May, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a tropical 34.5°C (94.1°F), showing little deviation from April's 36.3°C (97.3°F). In the month of May, Naogon's average low-temperature falls to a warm 24.7°C (76.5°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is appraised at a burning hot 50°C (122°F). Precaution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are possible. Heatstroke is a serious risk with continued exertion.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for 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 process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Naogon, in May, during 19.6 rainfall days, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 207.1 rainfall days, and 739mm (29.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:04 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. 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.