May weather forecastMagbadu, Sierra Leone

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Magbadu, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.1°C (89.8°F) and an average low of 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Temperature

In May, Magbadu's weather conditions record an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), demonstrating little divergence from the preceding month. Magbadu anticipates an average minimum temperature of 21.9°C (71.4°F) in the month of May.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Prudent: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heatstroke becomes imminent with sustained exertion.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Magbadu, during May, the rain falls for 28.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 166mm (6.54") of precipitation. In Magbadu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 252.4 days and collects up to 1704mm (67.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day 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 May, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.