May weather forecast
Ouangolodougou, Ivory Coast

The last month of the spring, May, is another torrid month in Ouangolodougou, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature varying between 24.2°C (75.6°F) and 35.6°C (96.1°F).

Temperature

May brings a marginal elevation to a still torrid 35.6°C (96.1°F) from April's 37°C (98.6°F) in Ouangolodougou's average high-temperatures. During the month of May, Ouangolodougou anticipates a mean low-temperature of 24.2°C (75.6°F).

Heat index

In May, the heat index is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Stay watchful: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are likely. Ongoing effort may cause heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 60%.

Rainfall

In Ouangolodougou, in May, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 64mm (2.52") of accumulated precipitation. In Ouangolodougou, Ivory Coast, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.9 days and collects up to 688mm (27.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ouangolodougou, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:38 GMT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.