May weather forecastAuchi, Nigeria

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Auchi, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.8°C (92.8°F) and an average low of 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Temperature

May's presence records an average high-temperature of a tropical 33.8°C (92.8°F), closely mirroring April's climate. Auchi's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 24.4°C (75.9°F) during the nights of May.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 49°C (120.2°F). Note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke can follow with prolonged activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Auchi, in May, during 20.8 rainfall days, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 181 rainfall days, and 726mm (28.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 27min.
On the first day of May in Auchi, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:47 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

In Auchi, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.