May weather forecastApete, Nigeria

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Apete, Nigeria, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.7°C (92.7°F) and an average low of 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May sees an average high-temperature of a tropical 33.7°C (92.7°F), hardly diverging from April's 35.1°C (95.2°F). The temperature dips to an average of 24.8°C (76.6°F) during May nights.

Heat index

May's heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 49°C (120.2°F). Prudent: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heatstroke becomes imminent with sustained exertion.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is an estimation of the warmth sensation when considering humidity levels. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Apete, in May, it is raining for 22.4 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 242.8 rainfall days, and 893mm (35.16") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Apete, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 27min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:59 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

UV index

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during May morphs into the following directions:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.