May weather forecastAmia, Ghana

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Amia, Ghana, with an average temperature varying between 25.9°C (78.6°F) and 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

May's onset records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), a near match to April's 31.3°C (88.3°F). Amia registers a steady nighttime temperature averaging a moderately hot 25.9°C (78.6°F) throughout May.

Heat index

May's average heat index is evaluated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In Amia, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Amia, Ghana, in May, it is raining for 24.8 days, with typically 101mm (3.98") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 271 rainfall days, and 897mm (35.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Amia, Ghana, is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of May in Amia, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:14 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.4h.

UV index

In Amia, Ghana, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. 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. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.