May weather forecastAmatta, Nigeria

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Amatta, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 23.9°C (75°F) and 32.3°C (90.1°F).

Temperature

With May's arrival, Amatta's weather records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F), marking little difference from April's 34°C (93.2°F). An average low-temperature of 23.9°C (75°F) is recorded in the month of May in Amatta.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 46°C (114.8°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

In Amatta, during May, the rain falls for 28.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 145mm (5.71") of precipitation. In Amatta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 283.6 days and collects up to 1467mm (57.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:42 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.3h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Amatta is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.