May weather forecast
Bongor, Chad

The transition from heat to rain is more prominent in May as Bongor braces for the rainy season. Temperatures see a marginal dip, with a minimum and maximum of 27.6°C (81.7°F) and 37.3°C (99.1°F) respectively. This month showers the city with the highest volume of rainfall so far. The arrival of clouds significantly reduces the hours of sunshine. The swift transition in weather is a representation of the city's climatic diversity.

Temperature

May's onset in Bongor brings an average high-temperature of a torrid 37.3°C (99.1°F), showing a minute difference from April's 40.1°C (104.2°F). Bongor observes an average low-temperature of 27.6°C (81.7°F) during May.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is calculated to be an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). Keep on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a possible danger with ongoing physical activity.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. 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 hold particular importance 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.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In Bongor, the average relative humidity in May is 45%.

Rainfall

In Bongor, during May, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. In Bongor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.7 days and collects up to 572mm (22.52") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of May, in Bongor, Chad, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:16 WAT.

Sunshine

In Bongor, the average sunshine in May is 11.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 translates into these guidelines:
Take extra precautions. Fair-skinned individuals may get burned in less than 10 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.