May weather forecastKouango, Central African Republic

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Kouango, Central African Republic, with an average temperature varying between 33.4°C (92.1°F) and 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into May, Kouango records an average high-temperature of a hot 33.4°C (92.1°F), almost identical to April's 36.1°C (97°F). Kouango's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 21.8°C (71.2°F) during the nights of May.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Be alert: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a threat with sustained physical activity.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Kouango, Central African Republic, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

Rainfall

In Kouango, during May, the rain falls for 21.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 113mm (4.45") of precipitation. In Kouango, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.4 days and collects up to 807mm (31.77") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Kouango is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of May, in Kouango, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 17:49 WAT.

Sunshine

In Kouango, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During May, Kouango experiences an average high-temperature of 33.4°C (92.1°F) and a low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 45°C (113°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 71%.

In Kouango, in May, it is raining for 21.5 days, with typically 113mm (4.45") of accumulated precipitation.

In Kouango, the average day length in May is 12h and 21min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 17:49 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in May in Kouango, Central African Republic, is 8.9h.

The months with the lowest UV index are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Kouango is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Average high temperature

36.1°C

33.4°C

31.3°C

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8km/h

7.3km/h

6.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.9

7.2

4.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Kouango, Central African Republic

Average high temperature in May: 33.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (38.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (29.2°C).

Average low temperature in May: 21.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (19.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Kouango, Central African Republic

Average pressure in May: 1010.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1007.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kouango, Central African Republic

Average wind speed in May: 6.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (4.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kouango, Central African Republic

Average humidity in May: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (25%).

Average rainfall in May
Kouango, Central African Republic

Average rainfall in May: 113mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (152mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kouango, Central African Republic

Average rainfall days in May: 21.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (0.5 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kouango, Central African Republic

Average sunshine days in May: 7.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (1.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Kouango, Central African Republic

Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Kouango, Central African Republic

Average cloud cover in May: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Kouango, Central African Republic

Average visibility in May: 9km

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