May weather forecast
Poungou, Gabon

May, the last month of the autumn in Poungou, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.8°C (71.2°F) and 31.4°C (88.5°F).

Temperature

Poungou's average high-temperature marks a still tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F) with the advent of May, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. During May, Poungou consistently records a temperature low averaging a pleasant 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

May's mean heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Be careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may result from extended activity.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Poungou, in May, it is raining for 27.5 days, with typically 182mm (7.17") of accumulated precipitation. In Poungou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 311.1 days and collects up to 1474mm (58.03") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Poungou, the average length of the day in May 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 06:07 and sunset at 18:11 WAT.

Sunshine

In Poungou, Gabon, the average sunshine in May 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.