May weather forecastMoukoundou, Gabon

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Moukoundou, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.1°C (71.8°F) and 31°C (87.8°F).

Temperature

Upon the beginning of May, Moukoundou's high-temperatures register at a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Moukoundou's average low-temperature in the month of May is recorded at an agreeable 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Heat index

May's average heat index is computed to be a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. 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. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Moukoundou, Gabon, is 87%.

Rainfall

In May, in Moukoundou, the rain falls for 29 days. Throughout May, 198mm (7.8") of precipitation is accumulated. In Moukoundou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 297.6 days and collects up to 1831mm (72.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:11 WAT.

Sunshine

In Moukoundou, Gabon, the average sunshine in May is 6.7h.

UV index

In Moukoundou, Gabon, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.