May weather forecastMbalam, Cameroon

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Mbalam, Cameroon, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.6°C (69.1°F) and max 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

Mbalam's weather in May, with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), subtly shifts from April's 31.5°C (88.7°F). Mbalam records a mean low-temperature of 20.6°C (69.1°F) in May.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is estimated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In Mbalam, the average relative humidity in May is 85%.

Rainfall

In Mbalam, in May, during 28.2 rainfall days, 168mm (6.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mbalam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 301.4 days and collects up to 1535mm (60.43") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:09 WAT.

Sunshine

In Mbalam, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In Mbalam, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.