May weather forecast
Pouroum, Togo

The last month of the spring, May, is another torrid month in Pouroum, Togo, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.2°C (97.2°F) and min 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May coincides with an average high-temperature of a still torrid 36.2°C (97.2°F), indicating a minimal shift from April's 38.2°C (100.8°F). The average temperature during May nights in Pouroum, Togo, is registered at a warm 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is appraised at a burning hot 48°C (118.4°F). Keep on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a possible danger with ongoing physical activity.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 58%.

Rainfall

In Pouroum, in May, during 16.2 rainfall days, 67mm (2.64") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pouroum, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 640mm (25.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Pouroum, Togo, is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of May in Pouroum, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:13 GMT.

Sunshine

In Pouroum, the average sunshine in May is 11.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in May translates into this advice:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.