May weather forecastKenibeï, Gabon

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another hot month in Kenibeï, Gabon, with an average temperature varying between 23.2°C (73.8°F) and 31.4°C (88.5°F).

Temperature

Kenibeï experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F) with the onset of May, subtly varied from April's 32.3°C (90.1°F). Throughout May, the average low-temperature records at a warm 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index for May is evaluated at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Kenibeï, in May, it is raining for 27.3 days, with typically 160mm (6.3") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 263 rainfall days, and 1311mm (51.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:17 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Kenibeï is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.