May weather forecast
Akwanga, Nigeria

May, the last month of the spring in Akwanga, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25°C (77°F) and 34.4°C (93.9°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May coincides with an average high-temperature of a tropical 34.4°C (93.9°F), indicating a minimal shift from April's 37.3°C (99.1°F). During May, Akwanga records an average temperature of 25°C (77°F) at night.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important 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.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

In Akwanga, the average relative humidity in May is 67%.

Rainfall

In Akwanga, during May, the rain falls for 19 days and regularly aggregates up to 79mm (3.11") of precipitation. In Akwanga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.7 days and collects up to 828mm (32.6") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:42 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.