May weather forecast
Bensonville, Liberia

May undoubtedly marks the onset of the wet season with a striking jump of rainfall to 164mm (6.46"), compared to 72mm (2.83") last month. Bensonville is well known for this May weather trait. The month further sees a slight escalation in the relative humidity which is commonplace considering the amount of precipitation expected. The increased rain does a little to disturb wind speeds which remain consistent with the previous months. Therefore, May typically ushers residents into a spell of wetness, paired with consistency in other key weather aspects.

Temperature

May commences in Bensonville, Liberia, with an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.3°C (84.7°F), showing little deviation from April's 29.8°C (85.6°F). Bensonville maintains a consistent average nighttime low-temperature of 26°C (78.8°F) throughout May.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. 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 'feels like' or 'real feel', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In Bensonville, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Bensonville, during May, the rain falls for 28.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 164mm (6.46") of precipitation. In Bensonville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 298.8 days and collects up to 1903mm (74.92") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of May, in Bensonville, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:54 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Bensonville is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bensonville, Liberia, are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.