May weather forecast
Mape, Sierra Leone

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Mape, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.2°C (79.2°F) and max 30.7°C (87.3°F).

Temperature

Entering May, the average high-temperature is recorded at a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), exhibiting a minimal shift from April's 30.8°C (87.4°F). Mape sustains a near constant temperature throughout May, with nighttime averages of 26.2°C (79.2°F).

Heat index

May's heat index is computed to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Mape is 78%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Mape, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 19:08 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Mape is 8.3h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during May translates into the following guidance:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.