May weather forecastModia, Guinea

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a sweltering month in Modia, Guinea, with an average temperature varying between 22.5°C (72.5°F) and 35.3°C (95.5°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from April's 38.6°C (101.5°F) to a still very hot 35.3°C (95.5°F). The significant decline in Modia's temperature, from day to night, averages of 22.5°C (72.5°F) in May.

Heat index

May's mean heat index is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 51°C (123.8°F). Be prepared: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Continued activity may lead to heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. With a lot of moisture in the air, the evaporation process is not as effective, and the body does not cool down as efficiently, creating a perception of overheating. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In Modia, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In Modia, in May, during 20.5 rainfall days, 95mm (3.74") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Modia, Guinea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.5 days and collects up to 968mm (38.11") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Modia, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 19:00 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

January through May, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.