May weather forecast
Kabakaul, Papua New Guinea

May, the last month of the autumn in Kabakaul, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.3°C (79.3°F) and max 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

In Kabakaul, Papua New Guinea, the peak average temperatures are observed in May, with a high of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and a low of 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Heat index

During May, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 35°C (95°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level of activity. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In Kabakaul, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 27.8 days. Throughout May, 162mm (6.38") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kabakaul, during the entire year, the rain falls for 314.3 days and collects up to 2023mm (79.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kabakaul, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:45 +10.

Sunshine

In Kabakaul, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.