May weather forecastMambosasa, Kenya

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Mambosasa, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 29.3°C (84.7°F) and 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May is marked by an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), bearing a close resemblance to April. During the nights of May, Mambosasa records an average low-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F), reflecting a modest decrease from daytime highs.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Mambosasa is May, when the rain falls for 24.4 days and typically aggregates up to 156mm (6.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Mambosasa is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:15 EAT.

Sunshine

May has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Mambosasa. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during May leads to these advisories:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.