May weather forecastBadouma, Gabon

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Badouma, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 31.4°C (88.5°F) and 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

Badouma, Gabon, experiences a transition to a still tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of May, not greatly differing from April's 32.5°C (90.5°F). Badouma temperatures generally rest at a low of 21.8°C (71.2°F) during the May nights.

Heat index

May's heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Badouma is 84%.

Rainfall

In Badouma, in May, it is raining for 27.5 days, with typically 182mm (7.17") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 311.1 rainfall days, and 1474mm (58.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Badouma, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:08 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Badouma, Gabon, is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During May, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.