May weather forecastMkwiro, Kenya
May
Weather in May
The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Mkwiro, Kenya, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F) and an average high of 29°C (84.2°F).Temperature
The transition into May shows a subtle variation to a moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F) from April's 31°C (87.8°F) in the average high-temperature. Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F) is expected.Heat index
During May, the heat index is calculated to be a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for 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.
Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In Mkwiro, during May, the rain falls for 21.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 107mm (4.21") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 204.6 rainfall days, and 605mm (23.82") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Mkwiro, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 55min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:16 EAT.
Sunshine
May has the least sunshine of the year in Mkwiro, with an average of 8.3h of sunshine.UV index
January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in May leads to these guidelines:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Mkwiro, Kenya
- Average high temperature in May: 29°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27.7°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 23.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is March (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (21.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Mkwiro, Kenya
- Average pressure in May: 1014.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Mkwiro, Kenya
- Average wind speed in May: 15.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (16.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (9.6km/h).
Average humidity in May
Mkwiro, Kenya
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and November (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, June, July and December (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Mkwiro, Kenya
- Average rainfall in May: 107mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (120mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (17mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Mkwiro, Kenya
- Average rainfall days in May: 21.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.4 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mkwiro, Kenya
- Average daylight in May: 11h and 54min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Mkwiro, Kenya
- Average sunshine days in May: 7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is February (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (3.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Mkwiro, Kenya
- Average UV index in May: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in May
Mkwiro, Kenya
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The months with the most cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in May
Mkwiro, Kenya
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
