May weather forecast
Archibong, Cameroon

May, the last month of the spring in Archibong, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.9°C (89.4°F) and 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Temperature

May's advent denotes a minor fluctuation in the average high-temperature to a still hot 31.9°C (89.4°F) from April's 33.1°C (91.6°F). Throughout the month of May, Archibong sees a steady low-temperature average of 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is calculated to be a blistering 44°C (111.2°F). Watchful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are predicted. Continued exertion could lead to heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 are extremely significant for 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.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In Archibong, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 23.9 days. Throughout May, 130mm (5.12") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 287.4 rainfall days, and 1897mm (74.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:34 WAT.

Sunshine

In Archibong, the average sunshine in May is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Archibong are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.