May weather forecastAbekenta, Nigeria

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Abekenta, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.8°C (74.8°F) and an average high of 32.6°C (90.7°F).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, the average high-temperature rests at a still tropical 32.6°C (90.7°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Abekenta's temperature in May lowers to a consistent average of 23.8°C (74.8°F) during the nights.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is computed to be a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Abekenta is 81%.

Rainfall

In Abekenta, Nigeria, during May, the rain falls for 25.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 149mm (5.87") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 267.9 rainfall days, and 1649mm (64.92") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of May, in Abekenta, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:40 WAT.

Sunshine

In Abekenta, the average sunshine in May is 7.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.