May weather forecast
Worawora, Ghana

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Worawora, Ghana, with an average temperature varying between 34.4°C (93.9°F) and 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Temperature

The transition into May is marked with an average high-temperature of a tropical 34.4°C (93.9°F), showing an insignificant shift from April's 36.2°C (97.2°F). The low-temperature average for Worawora during May stands at a warm 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during May is estimated at a blazing hot 46°C (114.8°F). Be prepared: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Continued activity may lead to heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In Worawora, the average relative humidity in May is 66%.

Rainfall

In Worawora, in May, during 9.8 rainfall days, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 133.6 rainfall days, and 555mm (21.85") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Worawora, Ghana, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:12 GMT.

Sunshine

In Worawora, the average sunshine in May is 11.2h.

UV index

In Worawora, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.