May weather forecast
Anka, Nigeria

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another torrid month in Anka, Nigeria, with an average temperature varying between 27.2°C (81°F) and 38.8°C (101.8°F).

Temperature

Anka's shift into May is marked by a subtle change to a torrid 38.8°C (101.8°F) from April's 40.3°C (104.5°F) in temperature. May brings Anka a consistent average low-temperature of 27.2°C (81°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 39%.

Rainfall

In Anka, in May, during 8.1 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Anka, Nigeria, there are 88.9 rainfall days, and 394mm (15.51") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Anka, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:57 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Anka. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Take all necessary measures. Eyes and skin are at risk if left unprotected. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in May?
May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 38.8°C (101.8°F) and a low-temperature of 27.2°C (81°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In Anka, the average relative humidity in May is 39%.
How much does it rain in May?
In Anka, in May, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Anka have in May?
In Anka, the average day length in May is 12h and 41min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:57 WAT.
How long on average sun shines in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 9.8h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in May?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May - Anka, Nigeria
Average temperature in May
Anka, Nigeria
  • Average high temperature in May: 38.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (40.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 27.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (27.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°C).

Average pressure in May - Anka, Nigeria
Average pressure in May
Anka, Nigeria
  • Average pressure in May: 1008.9mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1012.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1008mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Anka, Nigeria
Average wind speed in May
Anka, Nigeria
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (13.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in May - Anka, Nigeria
Average humidity in May
Anka, Nigeria
  • Average humidity in May: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (13%).

Average rainfall in May - Anka, Nigeria
Average rainfall in May
Anka, Nigeria
  • Average rainfall in May: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (138mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Anka, Nigeria
Average rainfall days in May
Anka, Nigeria
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Anka, Nigeria
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Anka, Nigeria
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May - Anka, Nigeria
Average sunshine days in May
Anka, Nigeria
  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.8 days).

Average UV index in May - Anka, Nigeria
Average UV index in May
Anka, Nigeria
  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April and May (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May - Anka, Nigeria
Average cloud cover in May
Anka, Nigeria
  • Average cloud cover in May: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, November and December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in May - Anka, Nigeria
Average visibility in May
Anka, Nigeria
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (9km).

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