May weather forecast
Saboba, Ghana

The last month of the spring, May, is another very hot month in Saboba, Ghana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.8°C (98.2°F) and an average low of 26.6°C (79.9°F).

Temperature

The shift from April to May is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 36.8°C (98.2°F), not significantly different from the 38.7°C (101.7°F) of April. Saboba records a steady low-temperature average of 26.6°C (79.9°F) during May.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Be wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are highly anticipated. With continued activity, heatstroke is very likely.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children frequently do not comprehend the need for rest and hydration. Thirst is an advanced stage of dehydration - staying hydrated, especially during extended physical exercises, is essential.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In Saboba, the average relative humidity in May is 55%.

Rainfall

In Saboba, in May, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation. In Saboba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.5 days and collects up to 570mm (22.44") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Saboba, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:16 GMT.

Sunshine

In Saboba, Ghana, the average sunshine in May is 11.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Saboba is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May translates into these guidelines:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.