May weather forecastKouboabo, Togo

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Kouboabo, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature varying between 25.2°C (77.4°F) and 36.2°C (97.2°F).

Temperature

The advent of May sees the average high-temperature at a still sweltering 36.2°C (97.2°F), subtly shifted from April's 38.2°C (100.8°F). Throughout May, Kouboabo witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Take caution: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may be imminent with ongoing effort.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In Kouboabo, the average relative humidity in May is 58%.

Rainfall

In May, in Kouboabo, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout May, 67mm (2.64") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 640mm (25.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:14 GMT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Kouboabo, Togo, is 11.6h.

UV index

In Kouboabo, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.