May weather forecastKoo, Cameroon
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Koo, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 32.2°C (90°F) and 24.7°C (76.5°F).Temperature
May's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.2°C (90°F), showing a minute difference from April's 32.8°C (91°F). During the month of May, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 24.7°C (76.5°F).Heat index
May's average heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.
Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Koo, Cameroon, during May, the rain falls for 24.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 121mm (4.76") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 272.8 rainfall days, and 1382mm (54.41") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Koo, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 18min.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 06:09 and sunset at 18:29 WAT.
Sunshine
In Koo, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.UV index
January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Koo. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Koo, 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
Koo, 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
Koo, 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
Koo, 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
Koo, 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
Koo, 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
Koo, Cameroon
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
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
Koo, 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
Koo, 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
Koo, 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
Koo, 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).
