May weather forecast
Poundzou, Congo

The last month of the autumn, May, is another hot month in Poundzou, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between min 22°C (71.6°F) and max 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

The start of May marks an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in April. In Poundzou, the average temperature during the nights of May drops to a pleasant 22°C (71.6°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In Poundzou, the average relative humidity in May is 85%.

Rainfall

In Poundzou, during May, the rain falls for 25.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 113mm (4.45") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 228.5 rainfall days, and 1086mm (42.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:02 WAT.

Sunshine

In Poundzou, the average sunshine in May is 7.8h.

UV index

January, February, May through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Poundzou. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.