May weather forecastUshingo, Kenya

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Ushingo, Kenya, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and an average low of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

Ushingo's May showcases an average high-temperature of a warm 29.3°C (84.7°F), hardly distinct from April's 30.8°C (87.4°F). During May, Ushingo perceives a slight decrease in temperature from daytime highs, settling at an average low of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in May is evaluated at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In Ushingo, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ushingo, Kenya, in May, it is raining for 19.9 days, with typically 69mm (2.72") of accumulated precipitation. In Ushingo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 184.6 days and collects up to 473mm (18.62") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ushingo, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:18 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are February and May, with an average of 8.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ushingo are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Ushingo are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during May morphs into the following directions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.