May weather forecastBessengue, Cameroon

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bessengue, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.2°C (90°F) and 24.7°C (76.5°F).

Temperature

May is marked by an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.2°C (90°F), almost identical to the preceding month. The average low-temperature during May nights is a moderately hot 24.7°C (76.5°F).

Heat index

In May, the heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Watchful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are predicted. Continued exertion could lead to heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' 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 perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant 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.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Bessengue is 79%.

Rainfall

In Bessengue, in May, during 24.8 rainfall days, 121mm (4.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bessengue, there are 272.8 rainfall days, and 1382mm (54.41") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bessengue, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:29 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Bessengue is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Bessengue, in May, the average high-temperature is 32.2°C (90°F), and the average low-temperature is 24.7°C (76.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in May is appraised at 45°C (113°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Bessengue, Cameroon, is 79%.

In Bessengue, Cameroon, in May, during 24.8 rainfall days, 121mm (4.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in May in Bessengue, Cameroon, is 12h and 19min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:29 WAT.

In Bessengue, Cameroon, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

The months with the highest UV index in Bessengue, Cameroon, are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Bessengue is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average high temperature

32.8°C

32.2°C

29.8°C

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

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8.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

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3.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Bessengue, Cameroon

Average high temperature in May: 32.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (33.7°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (27.9°C).

Average low temperature in May: 24.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and September (23.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Bessengue, Cameroon

Average pressure in May: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Bessengue, Cameroon

Average wind speed in May: 6.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (7.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October and November (6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Bessengue, Cameroon

Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Bessengue, Cameroon

Average rainfall in May: 121mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (249mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (23mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Bessengue, Cameroon

Average rainfall days in May: 24.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and October (28 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (14.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bessengue, Cameroon

Average daylight in May: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bessengue, Cameroon

Average sunshine days in May: 4.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (10.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (2 days).

Average UV index in May
Bessengue, Cameroon

Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Bessengue, Cameroon

Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in May
Bessengue, Cameroon

Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).