May weather forecast
Atakpame, Togo

May brings an increasingly wetter climate to Atakpame, Togo. Cloud covers become more persistent and the frequency of rainfall rises. Consequently, the high temperatures slightly drop and thanks to the cloud cover, the sun shines a little less brightly. Wind speeds remain pretty much stable, maintaining a comfortable atmospheric pressure. Compared to the relatively sunny days of the previous months, May registers fewer sunshine hours with only 11.2 hours daily.

Temperature

The commencement of May in Atakpame records an average high-temperature of a tropical 33.9°C (93°F), barely varying from April's 35.7°C (96.3°F). In the month of May, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

May's heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Prudent: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heatstroke becomes imminent with sustained exertion.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Atakpame is 73%.

Rainfall

In Atakpame, during May, the rain falls for 24.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 93mm (3.66") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Atakpame, there are 227.3 rainfall days, and 958mm (37.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Atakpame, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:09 GMT.

Sunshine

In Atakpame, Togo, the average sunshine in May is 11.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Atakpame are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.