May weather forecastMoukoro, Gabon

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Moukoro, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 21.6°C (70.9°F) and 30°C (86°F).

Temperature

The ushering in of May brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 30°C (86°F), closely mirroring the 30.4°C (86.7°F) of April. Moukoro registers a consistent average low-temperature of 21.6°C (70.9°F) during May.

Heat index

The heat index in May is estimated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Moukoro is 88%.

Rainfall

In Moukoro, in May, it is raining for 27.5 days, with typically 151mm (5.94") of accumulated precipitation. In Moukoro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 274.1 days and collects up to 1640mm (64.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Moukoro, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:10 WAT.

Sunshine

In Moukoro, the average sunshine in May is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.