May weather forecast
Fougo, Togo

May marks the mid-year in Fougo, Togo with substantial rainfall and increased humidity. The transition from April to May witnesses noticeable changes including an increase in rainfall and a significant jump in relative humidity to 67%. Signifying the peak of the wet season, May oversees the city gently veiled under the skies, thick with clouds. A steady windspeed of 6.6km/h (4.1mph) along with a steady pressure of 1010.4mb confirms the city's stable atmosphere during this part of the year. The increased cloudiness and steady fall of rain showers lends a different kind of beauty to Fougo that is appealing to many.

Temperature

The beginning of May in Fougo, Togo, records an average high-temperature of a still torrid 35°C (95°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. In the month of May, the average temperature in Fougo dips to a moderately hot 23.4°C (74.1°F) during the night.

Heat index

The heat index in May is evaluated at a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Stay alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a likely outcome of ongoing activity.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Fougo, the average relative humidity in May is 67%.

Rainfall

In Fougo, Togo, in May, it is raining for 20.9 days, with typically 78mm (3.07") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 180.8 rainfall days, and 831mm (32.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fougo, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of May in Fougo, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:14 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Fougo is 11.5h.

UV index

In Fougo, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.