May weather forecastKripayo, Ivory Coast

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Kripayo, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature varying between 22.2°C (72°F) and 33.1°C (91.6°F).

Temperature

The advent of May brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.1°C (91.6°F), almost identical to the preceding month. In Kripayo, May nights cool down to an average of 22.2°C (72°F).

Heat index

May's mean heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 50°C (122°F). On guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a potential hazard with continuous physical effort.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. 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.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. 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 body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In Kripayo, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

In Kripayo, during May, the rain falls for 25.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation. In Kripayo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 261.6 days and collects up to 919mm (36.18") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:35 GMT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.