May weather forecast
Imi, Ethiopia

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Imi, Ethiopia, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.2°C (88.2°F) and min 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Temperature

Imi greets May with an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. An average minimum temperature of 23.4°C (74.1°F) is recorded during the month of May.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is computed to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

The most humid month in Imi is May, with an average relative humidity of 61%.

Rainfall

In May, in Imi, Ethiopia, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout May, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is accumulated. In Imi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 72.8 days and collects up to 219mm (8.62") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Imi, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of May in Imi, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:23 EAT.

Sunshine

In Imi, the average sunshine in May is 9.9h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index in Imi are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during May translates into the following guidance:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.