May weather forecast
Chicamiel, Guinea-Bissau

May, the last month of the spring in Chicamiel, is also a fiery hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.6°C (99.7°F) and 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Temperature

May's presence marks an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 37.6°C (99.7°F), subtly varied from April's 39.5°C (103.1°F). Despite a significant daily temperature range, Chicamiel's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 23.2°C (73.8°F) in May.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 53°C (127.4°F). Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. When air moisture content is high, the cooling process through evaporation is not as efficient, leading to an ineffective body cooling process and a feeling of overheating. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In Chicamiel, Guinea-Bissau, the average relative humidity in May is 59%.

Rainfall

In Chicamiel, in May, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chicamiel, there are 109.7 rainfall days, and 868mm (34.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chicamiel, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:20 GMT.

Sunshine

In Chicamiel, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Chicamiel are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.