May weather forecastMboungou, Gabon

Weather in May

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

Temperature

Mboungou starts May with an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), a minor shift from April's 31.9°C (89.4°F). May sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Heat index

During May, the heat index is estimated at a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Take caution: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may be imminent with ongoing effort.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Mboungou, Gabon, is 87%.

Rainfall

In Mboungou, in May, during 29 rainfall days, 198mm (7.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 297.6 rainfall days, and 1831mm (72.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:13 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 6.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Mboungou is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.