May weather forecastMounongo, Gabon

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Mounongo, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.8°C (71.2°F) and an average high of 31.4°C (88.5°F).

Temperature

In May, Mounongo experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 32.5°C (90.5°F) in April to a still hot 31.4°C (88.5°F). Mounongo encounters an average low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F) during May nights.

Heat index

May's mean heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Keep guard: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued activity increases the risk of heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise 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.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Mounongo, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

Rainfall

In Mounongo, Gabon, during May, the rain falls for 27.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 182mm (7.17") of precipitation. In Mounongo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 311.1 days and collects up to 1474mm (58.03") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Mounongo is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:11 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

January through May, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. 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. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.