May weather forecast
Tonkolele, Sierra Leone

May, the last month of the spring in Tonkolele, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 23.8°C (74.8°F) and 34.3°C (93.7°F).

Temperature

May is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a torrid 37.7°C (99.9°F) in April to a hot 34.3°C (93.7°F). Tonkolele experiences a consistent average temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F) throughout the nights in May.

Heat index

May's heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 52°C (125.6°F). Watchful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are predicted. Continued exertion could lead to heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones often ignore the need to take a break and drink fluids. Thirst is a late-stage symptom of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, particularly during extended physical activities, is crucial.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. 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. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Tonkolele, during May, the rain falls for 24.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 105mm (4.13") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 225.8 rainfall days, and 1471mm (57.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of May, in Tonkolele, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 19:02 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Tonkolele is 7.7h.

UV index

In Tonkolele, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.