May weather forecast
Falaba, Sierra Leone

May continues the trend of increasingly heavy rains and higher humidity in Falaba, considerably more than in April. Days retain their length, allowing for a fair amount of sunshine amidst the showers. True to the traits of a tropical climate, the city sees more cloud cover, slightly decreasing visibility underwater-logged conditions. Wind speeds remain moderately steady, mitigating the sometimes-oppressive nature of the high humidity. This month marks the highest jump in rainfall so far, averaging 139mm (5.47") over 24.3 days.

Temperature

May ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from April's very hot 37°C (98.6°F) to a tropical 33.2°C (91.8°F). During May, Falaba records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 22°C (71.6°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in May is computed to be a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. 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 important for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Falaba, Sierra Leone, in May, during 24.3 rainfall days, 139mm (5.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Falaba, there are 214.8 rainfall days, and 1239mm (48.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Falaba is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of May in Falaba, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 19:02 GMT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Falaba is 7.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.