May weather forecastWechiau, Ghana

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Wechiau, is another very hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26°C (78.8°F) and an average high of 37.6°C (99.7°F).

Temperature

Wechiau experiences an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 37.6°C (99.7°F) in May, subtly different from April's 39.4°C (102.9°F). Throughout May nights, Wechiau experiences a consistent temperature average of 26°C (78.8°F).

Heat index

May's average heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 49°C (120.2°F). Vigilance: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. The likelihood of heatstroke increases with continued activity.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In Wechiau, the average relative humidity in May is 53%.

Rainfall

In Wechiau, in May, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 61mm (2.4") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133.7 rainfall days, and 643mm (25.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Wechiau is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:28 GMT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 8 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Without proper safety measures, skin and eyes can be quickly harmed. Be sure to protect yourself. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.