May weather forecastBechem, Ghana

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bechem, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.4°C (72.3°F) and 34°C (93.2°F).

Temperature

Bechem's weather in May indicates an average high-temperature of a hot 34°C (93.2°F), nearly consistent with the 35.5°C (95.9°F) of April. Throughout May, Bechem encounters an average temperature drop to an agreeable 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 52°C (125.6°F). Take note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke can occur with prolonged effort.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Bechem, in May, it is raining for 22.4 days, with typically 78mm (3.07") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 211.3 rainfall days, and 716mm (28.19") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Bechem is 12h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of May, in Bechem, Ghana, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:21 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.3h.

UV index

In Bechem, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.