May weather forecast
Battam Town, Sierra Leone

May, the last month of the spring in Battam Town, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°C (87.3°F) and 26.2°C (79.2°F).

Temperature

Stepping into May, Battam Town records an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), almost consistent with April. Battam Town registers an average low-temperature of 26.2°C (79.2°F) throughout May, a modest decrease from its daytime highs.

Heat index

May's mean heat index is appraised at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Battam Town, during May, the rain falls for 19.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Battam Town, there are 205.9 rainfall days, and 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 30min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 19:07 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in May translates into these instructions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.