May weather forecast
Mtongwe, Kenya

May, the last month of the autumn in Mtongwe, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.1°C (75.4°F) and an average high of 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Temperature

The initiation of May records an average high-temperature of a warm 29.2°C (84.6°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F) is experienced.

Heat index

The heat index in May is appraised at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, May, September through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Mtongwe is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of May in Mtongwe, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:16 EAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Mtongwe is May, with an average of 7.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Mtongwe, Kenya. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.