May weather forecast
Defale, Togo

May, the last month of the spring in Defale, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 23.3°C (73.9°F) and 33.9°C (93°F).

Temperature

As May takes its course, Defale's average high-temperature registers at a hot 33.9°C (93°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Defale experiences a mean temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F) during May nights.

Heat index

May's mean heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 48°C (118.4°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are quite likely. Heatstroke becomes a risk with continued exertion.
Be aware that heat index ratings are designed for shaded locations and minor breezes. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. 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. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Defale, in May, it is raining for 24.1 days, with typically 93mm (3.66") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 227.3 rainfall days, and 958mm (37.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 30min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:10 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.