May weather forecast
Jalingo, Nigeria

The last month of the spring, May, is another torrid month in Jalingo, Nigeria, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37°C (98.6°F) and an average low of 27.2°C (81°F).

Temperature

May's onset brings a negligible change in high-temperatures, falling from a blistering 40.6°C (105.1°F) in April to a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Nightly temperatures in Jalingo drop to an average low of 27.2°C (81°F) in May.

Heat index

The heat index for May is estimated at a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 52%.

Rainfall

In Jalingo, during May, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 78mm (3.07") of precipitation. In Jalingo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.6 days and collects up to 617mm (24.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of May in Jalingo, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.7h of sunshine.

UV index

February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Jalingo. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 8 during May morphs into the following directions:
Be sure to take precautions. Without protection, skin might suffer damage quickly. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.