May weather forecast
Sopo, South Sudan

The last month of the spring, May, is another torrid month in Sopo, South Sudan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.8°C (74.8°F) and 36°C (96.8°F).

Temperature

May is marked by a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a very hot 39.3°C (102.7°F) in April to a still fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). The average low-temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F) in May in Sopo represents a significant drop from the daily high.

Heat index

In May, the heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Sopo, the average relative humidity in May is 54%.

Rainfall

In Sopo, in May, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. In Sopo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.5 days and collects up to 623mm (24.53") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Sopo, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of May in Sopo, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:30 CAT.

Sunshine

In Sopo, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

UV index

In Sopo, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during May translates into the following guidance:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.