May weather forecastAbatete, Nigeria

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Abatete, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.2°C (75.6°F) and 32.6°C (90.7°F).

Temperature

May brings a marginal elevation to a still tropical 32.6°C (90.7°F) from April's 34.4°C (93.9°F) in Abatete's average high-temperatures. An average minimum temperature of 24.2°C (75.6°F) is recorded in Abatete during the month of May.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is computed to be a life-threatening hot 46°C (114.8°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. 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.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In Abatete, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 25.3 days. Throughout May, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is accumulated. In Abatete, Nigeria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 253.1 days and collects up to 1279mm (50.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Abatete, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:43 WAT.

Sunshine

In Abatete, the average sunshine in May is 7.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Abatete are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May leads to these instructions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.