May weather forecast
Léguéma, Burkina Faso

The last month of the spring, May, is another torrid month in Léguéma, Burkina Faso, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.9°C (80.4°F) and 38.5°C (101.3°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, the average high-temperature registers at a still torrid 38.5°C (101.3°F), subtly different from April's 39.7°C (103.5°F). In May, Léguéma's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 26.9°C (80.4°F) during the night.

Heat index

The heat index in May is computed to be a burning hot 48°C (118.4°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Léguéma is 46%.

Rainfall

In Léguéma, in May, during 11.1 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Léguéma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.4 days and collects up to 574mm (22.6") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Léguéma, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:36 GMT.

Sunshine

May and June, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Léguéma.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 8 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Remember to safeguard yourself. Rapid damage can occur to skin and eyes without protection. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.