May weather forecastOmpomouena, Gabon

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Ompomouena, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.4°C (88.5°F) and an average low of 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Temperature

As April turns into May, the average high-temperatures rest at a still hot 31.4°C (88.5°F), showing a minor variation from the prior month. Ompomouena experiences an average temperature drop to a moderately hot 23.2°C (73.8°F) during May nights.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Be alert: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a threat with sustained physical activity.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ompomouena, Gabon, in May, during 27.3 rainfall days, 160mm (6.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ompomouena, there are 263 rainfall days, and 1311mm (51.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Ompomouena is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of May, in Ompomouena, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:19 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Ompomouena, Gabon, is 6.9h.

UV index

March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Ompomouena, Gabon. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May leads to these advisories:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.