May weather forecast
Shira, Nigeria

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Shira, is also a blistering month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.3°C (104.5°F) and an average low of 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still extremely hot 40.3°C (104.5°F) in May, hardly different from the 41.3°C (106.3°F) recorded in April. In Shira, in May, the average low-temperature is a warm 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 33%.

Rainfall

In Shira, in May, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 66.7 rainfall days, and 230mm (9.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Shira, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 39min.
On the first day of May in Shira, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:40 WAT.

Sunshine

May and June, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Shira.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 8 in May translates into these instructions:
Ensure precautions are always in place. The risk to skin and eyes is high without them. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Shira in May?

May temperatures in Shira, Nigeria, vary between a high-temperature of 40.3°C (104.5°F) and a low-temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Shira?

In May, the average relative humidity in Shira, Nigeria, is 33%.

How many days does it rain in May in Shira?

In May, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout May, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Shira have in May?

In Shira, the average day length in May is 12h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Shira?

On the first day of May in Shira, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:40 WAT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Shira?

The months with the most sunshine in Shira, Nigeria, are May and June, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in May in Shira?

In Shira, Nigeria, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.9h.

When is the highest UV index in Shira?

March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Shira.

What is the UV index reading in May in Shira?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Shira is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in May
Shira, Nigeria

Average temperature in May - Shira, Nigeria
  • Average high temperature in May: 40.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (32.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 28.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°C).

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Average pressure in May
Shira, Nigeria

Average pressure in May - Shira, Nigeria
  • Average pressure in May: 1008.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Shira, Nigeria

Average wind speed in May - Shira, Nigeria
  • Average wind speed in May: 10km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.4km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Shira, Nigeria

Average humidity in May - Shira, Nigeria
  • Average humidity in May: 33%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (13%).

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Average rainfall in May
Shira, Nigeria

Average rainfall in May - Shira, Nigeria
  • Average rainfall in May: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (103mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Shira, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in May - Shira, Nigeria
  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shira, Nigeria

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Shira, Nigeria
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Shira, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in May - Shira, Nigeria
  • Average sunshine days in May: 24.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Shira, Nigeria

Average UV index in May - Shira, Nigeria
  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and September (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in May
Shira, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in May - Shira, Nigeria
  • Average cloud cover in May: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 2).

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Average visibility in May
Shira, Nigeria

Average visibility in May - Shira, Nigeria
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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