May weather forecastKimboto, Congo

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Kimboto, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.6°C (70.9°F) and 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

The beginning of May records an average high-temperature of a warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. In May, the recorded average low-temperature is a pleasant 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is appraised at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Kimboto, during May, the rain falls for 23 days and regularly aggregates up to 121mm (4.76") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 234.2 rainfall days, and 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kimboto, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of May in Kimboto, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:59 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

January through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 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. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.