May weather forecast
Korgom, Niger

May

Weather in May

May manifests a significant shift in Korgom's weather dynamics, marking the transition towards the wetter months. Despite rainfall levels remaining minimal, compared to June and subsequent months, May starts the trend, leading into the monsoon period. Humidity levels rise concurrently, cloud cover increases, and the possibility of precipitation enhances. Regardless, temperatures continue on the higher side, making it a comfortably warm month overall.

Temperature

The advent of May observes an average high-temperature of a still blisteringly hot 40.9°C (105.6°F), nearly identical to April's 41°C (105.8°F). Korgom sees a large disparity in day to night temperatures in May, with the night temperature dropping to an average of 27.9°C (82.2°F).

Humidity

In Korgom, the average relative humidity in May is 21%.

Rainfall

In Korgom, in May, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 44.6 rainfall days, and 169mm (6.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 45min.
On the first day of May in Korgom, Niger, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:50 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Take special precautions, as unprotected skin can be damaged and can burn quickly. 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. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in May?
During May, Korgom experiences an average high-temperature of 40.9°C (105.6°F) and a low-temperature of 27.9°C (82.2°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In Korgom, the average relative humidity in May is 21%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Korgom, in May, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in May?
In Korgom, the average day length in May is 12h and 45min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Korgom?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:50 WAT.
How long on average sun shines in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.6h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
March through July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Korgom.
What is the UV index reading in May?
In Korgom, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May - Korgom, Niger
Average temperature in May
Korgom, Niger
  • Average high temperature in May: 40.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 27.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (29.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°C).

Average pressure in May - Korgom, Niger
Average pressure in May
Korgom, Niger
  • Average pressure in May: 1007.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (1007.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Korgom, Niger
Average wind speed in May
Korgom, Niger
  • Average wind speed in May: 12.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (11.4km/h).

Average humidity in May - Korgom, Niger
Average humidity in May
Korgom, Niger
  • Average humidity in May: 21%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (11%).

Average rainfall in May - Korgom, Niger
Average rainfall in May
Korgom, Niger
  • Average rainfall in May: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (86mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Korgom, Niger
Average rainfall days in May
Korgom, Niger
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Korgom, Niger
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Korgom, Niger
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May - Korgom, Niger
Average sunshine days in May
Korgom, Niger
  • Average sunshine days in May: 28.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.4 days).

Average UV index in May - Korgom, Niger
Average UV index in May
Korgom, Niger
  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, September and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May - Korgom, Niger
Average cloud cover in May
Korgom, Niger
  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, February, November and December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in May - Korgom, Niger
Average visibility in May
Korgom, Niger
  • 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).

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