May weather forecastMkuluni, Kenya

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Mkuluni, Kenya, with an average temperature varying between 24.1°C (75.4°F) and 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Temperature

In May, Mkuluni experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 31°C (87.8°F) in April to a warm 29.2°C (84.6°F). Mkuluni, in May, witnesses an average low-temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index for May is calculated to be a torrid 35°C (95°F). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a 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 found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, May, September through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Mkuluni is May, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Mkuluni is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of May in Mkuluni, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:17 EAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.9h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Mkuluni. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in May leads to these guidelines:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.