May weather forecastLengoue, Congo

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Lengoue, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.8°C (91°F) and min 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

Lengoue's transition from April to May introduces an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.8°C (91°F), marking an insignificant variation from the 33.9°C (93°F). Lengoue records an average nighttime low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F) throughout May.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is appraised at a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Mindful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are to be expected. Extended physical effort might result in heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. 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.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In Lengoue, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In May, in Lengoue, Congo, the rain falls for 23.8 days. Throughout May, 113mm (4.45") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lengoue, there are 254.7 rainfall days, and 1034mm (40.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Lengoue, Congo, is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of May, in Lengoue, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:00 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Lengoue is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Lengoue are January through May, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.