May weather forecast
Mintomo, Sierra Leone

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Mintomo, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.2°C (79.2°F) and 30.7°C (87.3°F).

Temperature

Mintomo's weather, upon May's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), nearly identical to the prior month. Mintomo sustains a near constant temperature throughout May, with nighttime averages of 26.2°C (79.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for May is computed to be a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mintomo, in May, it is raining for 19.6 days, with typically 66mm (2.6") of accumulated precipitation. In Mintomo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.9 days and collects up to 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Mintomo, Sierra Leone, is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 19:07 GMT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Mintomo 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following instructions:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.