May weather forecastBotokoni, Central African Republic

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Botokoni, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.6°C (72.7°F) and max 34.3°C (93.7°F).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, the average high-temperature rests at a hot 34.3°C (93.7°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Botokoni's average low-temperature in May is measured at an agreeable 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is computed to be a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Stay mindful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke could follow extended physical effort.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. 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's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In Botokoni, the average relative humidity in May is 66%.

Rainfall

In Botokoni, Central African Republic, in May, during 16.4 rainfall days, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Botokoni, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.7 days and collects up to 622mm (24.49") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of May, in Botokoni, Central African Republic, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:04 WAT.

Sunshine

In Botokoni, the average sunshine in May is 9.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Botokoni is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Botokoni, is 34.3°C (93.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 22.6°C (72.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in May is computed to be 46°C (114.8°F).

In Botokoni, the average relative humidity in May is 66%.

In Botokoni, in May, during 16.4 rainfall days, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 26min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:04 WAT.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Botokoni is 9.6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

37.1°C

34.3°C

32.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.5km/h

10.1km/h

8.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.3

12.5

9.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Botokoni, Central African Republic

Average high temperature in May: 34.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (38.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.7°C).

Average low temperature in May: 22.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (24.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July, August and September (20.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Botokoni, Central African Republic

Average pressure in May: 1010.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1007.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Botokoni, Central African Republic

Average wind speed in May: 9.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Botokoni, Central African Republic

Average humidity in May: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (20%).

Average rainfall in May
Botokoni, Central African Republic

Average rainfall in May: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (141mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Botokoni, Central African Republic

Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (0.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Botokoni, Central African Republic

Average daylight in May: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are March and June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Botokoni, Central African Republic

Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4 days).

Average UV index in May
Botokoni, Central African Republic

Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February and March (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Botokoni, Central African Republic

Average cloud cover in May: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in May
Botokoni, Central African Republic

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (7km).