May weather forecast
Bessengue, Cameroon

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.