May weather forecast
Nafona, Burkina Faso

May, the last month of the spring in Nafona, is another torrid month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.5°C (99.5°F) and an average low of 26°C (78.8°F).

Temperature

Nafona observes an average high-temperature of a still torrid 37.5°C (99.5°F) in May, barely different from 39.1°C (102.4°F) in April. In May, the recorded average low-temperature is a moderately hot 26°C (78.8°F).

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 48°C (118.4°F). Take heed: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Heatstroke is a potential outcome of continuous activity.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In Nafona, Burkina Faso, the average relative humidity in May is 51%.

Rainfall

In Nafona, Burkina Faso, in May, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.7 rainfall days, and 548mm (21.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Nafona, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:37 GMT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.5h of sunshine.

UV index

March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 8 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Always use protective measures; unprotected skin might suffer damage in a short span. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.