May weather forecastBomboru, Sierra Leone

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bomboru, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.1°C (89.8°F) and min 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Temperature

Bomboru experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.1°C (89.8°F) with the onset of May, subtly varied from April's 34.8°C (94.6°F). The average nighttime temperature in Bomboru lowers to a pleasant 21.9°C (71.4°F) throughout May.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Take caution: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may be imminent with ongoing effort.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 28.8 days. Throughout May, 166mm (6.54") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 252.4 rainfall days, and 1704mm (67.09") 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 06:25 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:56 GMT.

Sunshine

In Bomboru, the average sunshine in May is 7.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.