May weather forecastDandit, Egypt

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a hot month in Dandit, Egypt, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.4°C (92.1°F) and an average low of 16.7°C (62.1°F).

Temperature

Dandit observes a slight uplift in the average high-temperature with the onset of May, adjusting from April's moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F) to a tropical 33.4°C (92.1°F). Dandit registers a substantial downturn from daytime peaks throughout May nights, with an average low-temperature of 16.7°C (62.1°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is calculated to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

May is the least humid month in Dandit, Egypt, with an average relative humidity of 47%.

Rainfall

April through September are months without rainfall.

Daylight

In Dandit, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EEST.

Sunshine

In Dandit, the average sunshine in May is 12.1h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May leads to these instructions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.