May weather forecastBonadikombo, Cameroon

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Bonadikombo, Cameroon, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.8°C (87.4°F) and min 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Temperature

In May, Bonadikombo experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 31.4°C (88.5°F) in April to a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F). In Bonadikombo, the average nighttime temperature during May is a warm 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is estimated at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. 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 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In Bonadikombo, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Bonadikombo, in May, during 23.9 rainfall days, 167mm (6.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bonadikombo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 256.6 days and collects up to 1889mm (74.37") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Bonadikombo is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:31 WAT.

Sunshine

In Bonadikombo, the average sunshine in May is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bonadikombo are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during May translates into the following directions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.