May weather forecast
Nzara, South Sudan

May is cooler and wetter. With humidity levels climbing up to 79%, there's considerably more rainfall in May than in April, peaking at 131mm (5.16"). Days are less sunny due to increased cloud coverage up to 38%. Despite this, temperatures remain stable throughout the month, which is a refreshing breather after the dry heat of April. Gentle breezes bring relief from the high moisture levels.

Temperature

Nzara marks the arrival of May with an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.5°C (86.9°F), hardly different from April's 32.8°C (91°F). Nzara encounters an average low-temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F) during May nights.

Heat index

In May, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance 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 human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Nzara is 79%.

Rainfall

In May, in Nzara, South Sudan, the rain falls for 24.4 days. Throughout May, 131mm (5.16") of precipitation is accumulated. In Nzara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 228.1 days and collects up to 1162mm (45.75") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Nzara is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:15 CAT.

Sunshine

In Nzara, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.