May weather forecastSuroko, Benin

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Suroko, is another extremely hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.2°C (81°F) and max 40°C (104°F).

Temperature

As Suroko welcomes May, the average high-temperature is noted at a still scorching 40°C (104°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. May witnesses a substantial contrast between the daytime highs and the average low of 27.2°C (81°F).

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 51°C (123.8°F). Stay wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Heatstroke can ensue from extended effort.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In Suroko, the average relative humidity in May is 45%.

Rainfall

In Suroko, in May, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Suroko, there are 103.6 rainfall days, and 438mm (17.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of May, in Suroko, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 19:10 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Suroko is 9.7h.

UV index

February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Suroko. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 8 translates into the following recommendations:
Always be cautious. Skin and eyes can be affected swiftly without protection. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.