May weather forecastUkunda, Kenya

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a moderately hot month in Ukunda, Kenya, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.2°C (84.6°F) and 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Temperature

Ukunda's weather, upon May's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), nearly identical to the prior month. The average nighttime temperature in Ukunda lowers to a still warm 24.1°C (75.4°F) throughout May.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. 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 in Ukunda are January, May, September through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.8 days and accumulates 48mm (1.89") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Ukunda, Kenya, is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of May in Ukunda, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:16 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.