May weather forecastIkrash, Egypt

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ikrash, is a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.4°C (92.1°F) and min 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Temperature

Ikrash's transition into May is noticed by a slight rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F) in April to a hot 33.4°C (92.1°F). Ikrash notes a substantial temperature decline from the daytime peaks throughout May, with an average nighttime temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Heat index

May's mean heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 48%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains in Ikrash. During 1.1 rainfall days, in May, Ikrash aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Ikrash, during the entire year, the rain falls for 29.4 days and collects up to 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:32 pm. On the last day of May, in Ikrash, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Ikrash is 12.1h.

UV index

In Ikrash, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.