May brings in the first hints of approaching summer, with an increase in temperatures. While the sun shines more frequently, rain showers remain a regular occurrence setting the stage for the humid conditions that characterize
Nanping's summers. The city receives the highest rainfall of the year, reaching an outstanding 278mm (10.94"). As Mother Nature prepares for the onset of summer, daylight hours linger longer, and Nanping transitions into a new phase of weather patterns.
Temperature
The arrival of May in Nanping introduces a minor uplift in high-temperatures, adjusting from 24.4°C (75.9°F) in
April to a still moderately hot 27.9°C (82.2°F). Nighttime temperature in Nanping dips to a mean of 19.5°C (67.1°F) during May.
Heat index
During May, the heat index is appraised at a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). Long-standing exposure and activity could induce a feeling of tiredness and lead to heat cramps.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Nanping,
China, is 80%.
Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Nanping is May, when the rain falls for 19.7 days and typically aggregates up to 278mm (10.94") of precipitation.
Daylight
In Nanping, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 18:55 CST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 4.2h.