May weather forecast
Cufar, Guinea-Bissau

May in Cufar is a herald to the wet season as it brings rainfall over 4.4 days, coinciding with an increase in relative humidity to 59%. The weather's sensibility yet remains attractive to die-hard adventurers, boasting temperatures from 23.2°C (73.8°F) to 37.6°C (99.7°F). A shift from the dry climate in the preceding months is evident, with an increase in cloud cover and a decrease in sun-filled days. The atmospheric pressure in May shows stability, maintaining the city's pleasant environment despite the changing weather patterns. May's dramatic character concludes with cloud coverage of 17%, providing an enriched scenic view to the city of Cufar.

Temperature

May's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still sweltering 37.6°C (99.7°F) from April. Cufar endures a clear shift from daytime heat to a mean low-temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F) during May nights.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 53°C (127.4°F). Remain alert: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Extended effort can lead to heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. 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', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to 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.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In Cufar, the average relative humidity in May is 59%.

Rainfall

In Cufar, in May, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation. In Cufar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.7 days and collects up to 868mm (34.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Cufar, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:20 GMT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Cufar. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.