May weather forecastTânout, Niger

May

Weather in May

The weather in Tânout in May showcases the city in all its dry and hot glory. The landscape scorches under the fierce sun, with temperatures averaging in the high 30s°C. In comparison to April, May records a considerable increase in relative humidity, shooting up to 21%. This period witnesses more residents and visitors reaching for sunscreens and wide-brimmed hats under the scorching midday sun. Undoubtedly, Tânout in May epitomizes a vigorous summer.

Temperature

A minimal variation is noted in Tânout's average high-temperature at the onset of May, reaching a still blisteringly hot 40.9°C (105.6°F) from April's 41°C (105.8°F). Despite higher daytime temperatures, nighttime averages fall to a warm 27.9°C (82.2°F) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Tânout is 21%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout May, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated. In Tânout, during the entire year, the rain falls for 45.1 days and collects up to 170mm (6.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Tânout, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:50 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.6h.

UV index

March through July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 8 during May morphs into the following directions:
Take special precautions, as unprotected eyes and skin can be burned and damaged quickly. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.9°C (105.6°F) and a low-temperature of 27.9°C (82.2°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 21%.

In May, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout May, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in May is 12h and 50min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:50 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.6h.

The months with the highest UV index in Tânout are March through July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

In Tânout, 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Tânout, 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
Tânout, 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
Tânout, 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 (11.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Tânout, 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
Tânout, 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
Tânout, 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
Tânout, Niger

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 36min

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
Tânout, 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
Tânout, 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
Tânout, 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
Tânout, 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).