May weather forecastImporo, Congo

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a hot month in Imporo, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.3°C (88.3°F) and min 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

Imporo starts May with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from April. During May, Imporo records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 22.8°C (73°F).

Heat index

During May, the heat index is calculated to be a scorching 40°C (104°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In Imporo, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Imporo, in May, it is raining for 24.3 days, with typically 116mm (4.57") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 276.3 rainfall days, and 1248mm (49.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Imporo, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:55 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Imporo, Congo. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.