May weather forecastBiu, Nigeria

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another very hot month in Biu, Nigeria, with an average temperature varying between 28.2°C (82.8°F) and 37.9°C (100.2°F).

Temperature

The transition into May notes an average high-temperature of a sweltering 37.9°C (100.2°F), revealing a mild distinction from the 40.5°C (104.9°F) in April. Throughout the May nights, Biu encounters a low-temperature of 28.2°C (82.8°F).

Heat index

May's mean heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Notice: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued strenuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 47%.

Rainfall

In Biu, during May, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. In Biu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.9 days and collects up to 398mm (15.67") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 12h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 8 during May leads to these instructions:
Be proactive in protecting yourself; skin and eyes can be harmed if left unprotected. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.