May weather forecastMamfe, Cameroon

Weather in May

In May, Mamfe, Cameroon witnesses an escalation in rainfall to an impressive 221mm (8.7"). Consequently, the city experiences an increase in relative humidity and cloud cover, which stand at 82% and 42% respectively. This escalation leads to a correspondingly high number of rainy days, concurrently having an adverse effect on the extent of visibility. In contrast, the temperatures and wind patterns maintain their characteristic tropical nature. As May transitions to June, the city continues to experience high precipitation, further impacting the already damp weather.

Temperature

As Mamfe transitions from April to May, the average high-temperatures adjust to a moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), nearly the same as the previous 31.4°C (88.5°F). In May, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Heat index

May's average heat index is evaluated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Mamfe is 82%.

Rainfall

In Mamfe, Cameroon, in May, it is raining for 30.3 days, with typically 221mm (8.7") of accumulated precipitation. In Mamfe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 277.6 days and collects up to 2534mm (99.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mamfe, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:33 WAT.

Sunshine

In Mamfe, Cameroon, the average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

In Mamfe, Cameroon, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.