May weather forecastMaradi, Niger
May
Weather in May
May is earmarked by more extreme heat from the previous month, making it one of the hottest months of the year. The scorching daytime heat is mitigated by the late-night coolness, offering some respite to the inhabitants. It is this month that the skies begin to witness a regular increase in cloud cover, indicating imminent changes in the weather. The most remarkable trait of May lies in the abrupt spike in rainfall to an average of 7mm (0.28"), hinting at the approaching rainy season. In May, the high and low temperature projections swivel around 40.9°C (105.6°F) and 28.8°C (83.8°F), signifying a steady departure from colder nights.Temperature
The initiation of May sees an average high-temperature of a still extremely hot 40.9°C (105.6°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. May's nights exhibit a sharp contrast from day highs, with an average temperature of 28.8°C (83.8°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 28%.Rainfall
In Maradi, in May, during 3.7 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.9 rainfall days, and 233mm (9.17") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Maradi is 12h and 45min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:55 WAT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.8h.UV index
March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 8 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Remember to safeguard yourself. Rapid damage can occur to skin and eyes without protection. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Maradi, Niger
- Average high temperature in May: 40.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.9°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 28.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (28.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Maradi, Niger
- Average pressure in May: 1007.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.6mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Maradi, Niger
- Average wind speed in May: 11.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (16.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (10.3km/h).
Average humidity in May
Maradi, Niger
- Average humidity in May: 28%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).
Average rainfall in May
Maradi, Niger
- Average rainfall in May: 7mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (106mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Maradi, Niger
- Average rainfall days in May: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February, November and December (0 days).
Average snowfall days in May
Maradi, Niger
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Maradi, Niger
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 48min
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 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Maradi, Niger
- Average sunshine days in May: 25.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Maradi, Niger
- Average UV index in May: 8
The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and September (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in May
Maradi, Niger
- Average cloud cover in May: 10
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in May
Maradi, 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).
