May weather forecastObiro, Gabon

Weather in May

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

Temperature

May ushers in an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.4°C (88.5°F), aligning closely with the preceding month. During the nights in May, Obiro observes an average low-temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Heat index

In May, the heat index is estimated at a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Prudent: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heatstroke becomes imminent with sustained exertion.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. 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.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Obiro, Gabon, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:20 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.