May weather forecastAmanvi, Ivory Coast

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Amanvi, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature ranging between max 34°C (93.2°F) and min 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into May, Amanvi records an average high-temperature of a tropical 34°C (93.2°F), almost identical to April's 35.8°C (96.4°F). Amanvi anticipates an average minimum temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) in the month of May.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 49°C (120.2°F). Warning: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke is a risk with ongoing activity.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Amanvi is 75%.

Rainfall

In Amanvi, in May, it is raining for 22.8 days, with typically 97mm (3.82") of accumulated precipitation. In Amanvi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.2 days and collects up to 811mm (31.93") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Amanvi, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of May in Amanvi, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:27 GMT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Amanvi, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Amanvi are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.