May weather forecastKonefla, Ivory Coast

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Konefla, Ivory Coast, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.8°C (73°F) and an average high of 34.3°C (93.7°F).

Temperature

Konefla, Ivory Coast, records an average high-temperature of a hot 34.3°C (93.7°F) in May, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. An average nighttime temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) is recorded during May.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 52°C (125.6°F). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Konefla, in May, it is raining for 25.3 days, with typically 107mm (4.21") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 237.8 rainfall days, and 883mm (34.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Konefla, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:34 GMT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October 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 the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in May translates into these instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.