May weather forecast
Forikrom, Ghana

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Forikrom, Ghana, with an average temperature varying between 34.2°C (93.6°F) and 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Temperature

The transition from April to May sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a hot 34.2°C (93.6°F), from a not significantly different 36.2°C (97.2°F). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 22.9°C (73.2°F) in May.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is appraised at a life-threatening hot 50°C (122°F). Note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke can follow with prolonged activity.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Forikrom, in May, during 20.8 rainfall days, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 192.7 rainfall days, and 728mm (28.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Forikrom, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of May, in Forikrom, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:21 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Forikrom is May, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Forikrom is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.