May weather forecastIngile, Kenya

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another hot month in Ingile, Kenya, with an average temperature varying between 33.8°C (92.8°F) and 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

As Ingile welcomes May, the average high-temperature is noted at a still tropical 33.8°C (92.8°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Ingile records an average low of 24.3°C (75.7°F) throughout the nights in May.

Heat index

May's average heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Ingile is 60%.

Rainfall

In Ingile, in May, during 6.1 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ingile, Kenya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.3 days and collects up to 326mm (12.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:19 EAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Ingile is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ingile are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.