May weather forecastAndjogo, Gabon

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a hot month in Andjogo, Gabon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.4°C (86.7°F) and 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

The start of May marks an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.4°C (86.7°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in April. In the month of May, Andjogo's average low-temperature falls to an agreeable 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

May's mean heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 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 influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In Andjogo, Gabon, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

Rainfall

In Andjogo, in May, it is raining for 25.1 days, with typically 137mm (5.39") of accumulated precipitation. In Andjogo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 293.4 days and collects up to 1534mm (60.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of May, in Andjogo, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:05 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Andjogo, Gabon, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.