May weather forecastTulun, Sierra Leone

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Tulun, is another hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.7°C (87.3°F) and an average low of 26.2°C (79.2°F).

Temperature

Tulun's average high-temperature marks a still tropical 30.7°C (87.3°F) with the advent of May, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. Tulun registers an average low-temperature of 26.2°C (79.2°F) throughout May, a modest decrease from its daytime highs.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In Tulun, Sierra Leone, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Tulun, in May, it is raining for 19.6 days, with typically 66mm (2.6") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Tulun, there are 205.9 rainfall days, and 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Tulun, Sierra Leone, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of May in Tulun, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 19:08 GMT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Tulun are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.