May weather forecastPouere, Congo

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a hot month in Pouere, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.7°C (89.1°F) and min 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

The transition from April to May sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still tropical 31.7°C (89.1°F), from a not significantly different 32.7°C (90.9°F). The average temperature drops to a pleasant 22.4°C (72.3°F) during the night in the month of May.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is computed to be a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

In Pouere, Congo, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Pouere, in May, during 24.5 rainfall days, 112mm (4.41") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pouere, during the entire year, the rain falls for 270.9 days and collects up to 1169mm (46.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Pouere, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:56 WAT.

Sunshine

In Pouere, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

January through July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.