May weather forecast
Futa, Sierra Leone

May, the last month of the spring in Futa, is another hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.7°C (90.9°F) and min 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Temperature

At the start of May, Futa's average high-temperature reaches a tropical 32.7°C (90.9°F), subtly different from the preceding month. In the month of May, Futa experiences an average low-temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index in May is evaluated at a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Be prepared: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Continued activity may lead to heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In Futa, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

Rainfall

In Futa, in May, it is raining for 29.1 days, with typically 144mm (5.67") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 270.4 rainfall days, and 1590mm (62.6") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Futa, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 19:00 GMT.

Sunshine

In Futa, the average sunshine in May is 6.7h.

UV index

In Futa, Sierra Leone, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.