May weather forecastTokpli, Togo

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Tokpli, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 33.5°C (92.3°F) and 24°C (75.2°F).

Temperature

With May's advent, Tokpli sees an average high-temperature of a tropical 33.5°C (92.3°F), subtly shifted from April's 35°C (95°F). Tokpli observes an average low-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) during May.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is calculated to be a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Prudent: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heatstroke becomes imminent with sustained exertion.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Tokpli, during May, the rain falls for 21.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 80mm (3.15") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 237.6 rainfall days, and 980mm (38.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:05 GMT.

Sunshine

In Tokpli, the average sunshine in May is 10.4h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.