May weather forecast
Sama, Burkina Faso

May, the last month of the spring in Sama, is another very hot month, with an average temperature varying between 38.5°C (101.3°F) and 26.9°C (80.4°F).

Temperature

The introduction of May notes a subtle temperature variation to a still very hot 38.5°C (101.3°F) from April's 39.7°C (103.5°F). Sama experiences a mean temperature of 26.9°C (80.4°F) during May nights.

Heat index

May's heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 48°C (118.4°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

In Sama, the average relative humidity in May is 46%.

Rainfall

In Sama, in May, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 57mm (2.24") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.4 rainfall days, and 574mm (22.6") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 40min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:38 GMT.

Sunshine

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

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 radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 suggests these recommendations:
Take the necessary steps to protect yourself; unprotected skin and eyes are vulnerable to damage. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.