May weather forecastAnyako, Ghana

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Anyako, Ghana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and an average low of 26.6°C (79.9°F).

Temperature

May commences with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F), showing little deviation from April's 32.3°C (90.1°F). A slight dip in temperature to a warm 26.6°C (79.9°F) marks the average nights during May.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Anyako, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Anyako, Ghana, in May, it is raining for 21.3 days, with typically 68mm (2.68") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 236.4 rainfall days, and 692mm (27.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Anyako is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:07 GMT.

Sunshine

In Anyako, the average sunshine in May is 10.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Anyako are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.