May weather forecastMlimani, Kenya

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Mlimani, Kenya, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°C (83.8°F) and 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Temperature

May's onset brings an average high-temperature of a warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), showing a minute difference from April's 30.5°C (86.9°F). Mlimani in May experiences a minor decline in temperature, with an average low of 24.9°C (76.8°F) at night.

Heat index

May's average heat index is computed to be a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Apply extra caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke might occur with long-duration activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Mlimani is 77%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Mlimani. Rain falls for 22.4 days and accumulates 94mm (3.7") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mlimani, Kenya, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:17 EAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is May, with an average of 8.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures in Mlimani vary between a high-temperature of 28.8°C (83.8°F) and a low-temperature of 24.9°C (76.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in May is computed to be 34°C (93.2°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Mlimani is 77%.

May is the month with the most rainfall in Mlimani, Kenya. Rain falls for 22.4 days and accumulates 94mm (3.7") of precipitation.

In May, in Mlimani, Kenya, the rain falls for 22.4 days. Throughout May, 94mm (3.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in May in Mlimani, Kenya, is 11h and 58min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:17 EAT.

May has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.1h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in May in Mlimani, Kenya, is 8.1h.

January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Mlimani, Kenya.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Mlimani is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Mlimani, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in May: 28.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (30.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 24.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (26.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Mlimani, Kenya

  • Average pressure in May: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Mlimani, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in May: 26km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (28.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (13.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Mlimani, Kenya

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Mlimani, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in May: 94mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (17mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Mlimani, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in May: 22.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mlimani, Kenya

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mlimani, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in May: 5.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Mlimani, Kenya

  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Mlimani, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Mlimani, 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).