May weather forecastVaralé, Ivory Coast

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another torrid month in Varalé, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.9°C (100.2°F) and 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Temperature

With May's arrival, Varalé's weather records an average high-temperature of a still torrid 37.9°C (100.2°F), marking little difference from April's 39.3°C (102.7°F). Varalé observes an average nighttime temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F) during May.

Heat index

The heat index for May is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 49°C (120.2°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. 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 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Varalé is 51%.

Rainfall

In Varalé, in May, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. In Varalé, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.4 days and collects up to 491mm (19.33") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Varalé is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of May in Varalé, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:30 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.9h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Varalé, Ivory Coast.

UV index

February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 8 during May leads to these advisories:
Take extra precautions. Protection against sun damage is required. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.