May weather forecast
Touroumini, Benin

May, the last month of the spring in Touroumini, is another torrid month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.6°C (76.3°F) and max 35.3°C (95.5°F).

Temperature

As Touroumini welcomes May, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still torrid 35.3°C (95.5°F), showing little deviation from April's 37.5°C (99.5°F). In Touroumini, the May nights cool down to an average low of 24.6°C (76.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during May is estimated at a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In Touroumini, the average relative humidity in May is 61%.

Rainfall

In Touroumini, in May, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 70mm (2.76") of accumulated precipitation. In Touroumini, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.9 days and collects up to 630mm (24.8") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 19:11 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.