May weather forecast
Jomo, Ghana

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Jomo, Ghana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.4°C (86.7°F) and 25.9°C (78.6°F).

Temperature

Jomo's entry into May measures an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.4°C (86.7°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. Night temperatures during May stabilize at an average of 25.9°C (78.6°F), closely mirroring the daytime temperatures.

Heat index

May's heat index is computed to be a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Jomo, in May, it is raining for 24.5 days, with typically 126mm (4.96") of accumulated precipitation. In Jomo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 268.5 days and collects up to 987mm (38.86") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of May in Jomo, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:16 GMT.

Sunshine

April and May, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Jomo.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Jomo. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.