May weather forecast
Achalla, Nigeria

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

Temperature

May welcomes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.6°C (90.7°F), not much different from the preceding month. Throughout the month of May, the average temperature dips to a moderately hot 24.2°C (75.6°F) at night.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 46°C (114.8°F). Observe: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is on the horizon with prolonged exertion.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Achalla, Nigeria, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:43 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in May transforms into this advice:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.