May weather forecastOyou, Gabon

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another hot month in Oyou, Gabon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.4°C (86.7°F) and 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

May's average high-temperature stands at a still hot 30.4°C (86.7°F), showing little deviation from April's 31.1°C (88°F). Throughout the month of May, the nighttime temperature in Oyou, Gabon, dips to an average of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during May is appraised at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Oyou, during May, the rain falls for 25.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 137mm (5.39") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Oyou, there are 293.4 rainfall days, and 1534mm (60.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Oyou is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of May in Oyou, Gabon, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:04 WAT.

Sunshine

In Oyou, the average sunshine in May is 8.3h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.