May weather forecastAfoou, Togo

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a fiery hot month in Afoou, Togo, with an average temperature varying between 24.6°C (76.3°F) and 35.3°C (95.5°F).

Temperature

The introduction of May sees an average high-temperature of a still very hot 35.3°C (95.5°F), hardly deviating from April. An average low-temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F) is recorded in the month of May in Afoou.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is computed to be a life-threatening hot 46°C (114.8°F). Be cautious: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a possible consequence of continuous physical effort.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate 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. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 61%.

Rainfall

In Afoou, during May, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 70mm (2.76") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Afoou, there are 145.9 rainfall days, and 630mm (24.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Afoou is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of May in Afoou, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:13 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Afoou is 11.6h.

UV index

In Afoou, Togo, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during May morphs into the following directions:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.