May weather forecastPokola, Congo

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pokola, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.8°C (71.2°F) and 32.8°C (91°F).

Temperature

With May's arrival, Pokola's weather records an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.8°C (91°F), marking little difference from April's 33.9°C (93°F). An average temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F) marks the nights in Pokola in May.

Heat index

The heat index for May is estimated at a life-threatening hot 46°C (114.8°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Pokola, in May, during 23.8 rainfall days, 113mm (4.45") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 254.7 rainfall days, and 1034mm (40.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of May, in Pokola, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:58 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Pokola, Congo, is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Pokola are January through May, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.