May weather forecast
Mikala, Democratic Republic of Congo

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a hot month in Mikala, Democratic Republic of Congo, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.1°C (71.8°F) and max 31°C (87.8°F).

Temperature

Mikala's transition from April to May introduces an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), marking an insignificant variation from the 31.2°C (88.2°F). In May, the temperature in Mikala drops to an average of 22.1°C (71.8°F) at night.

Heat index

In May, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In Mikala, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In Mikala, Democratic Republic of Congo, during May, the rain falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 78mm (3.07") of precipitation. In Mikala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 197.5 days and collects up to 834mm (32.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Mikala is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of May, in Mikala, Democratic Republic of Congo, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:52 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Mikala are January, April through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.