May weather forecastDamasak, Nigeria

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Damasak, is another extremely hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.1°C (86.2°F) and 42°C (107.6°F).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 42°C (107.6°F) and a low of 30.1°C (86.2°F), May is regarded as the warmest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 19%.

Rainfall

May through October are months with rainfall. May is the first month it rains. Throughout May, in the average 2.5 rainfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 46 rainfall days, and 134mm (5.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:32 WAT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 12.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April through June, with an average maximum UV index of 9. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 9 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Stay protected; otherwise, skin and eyes can suffer rapid damage. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Use liberally and reapply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 every two hours and right after outdoor activities or a swim.

Frequently asked questions

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 42°C (107.6°F) and a low of 30.1°C (86.2°F), May stands out as the warmest month.

In Damasak, in May, the average high-temperature is 42°C (107.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 30.1°C (86.2°F).

In Damasak, the average relative humidity in May is 19%.

May is the first month it rains. Throughout May, in the average 2.5 rainfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

The average day length in May is 12h and 44min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:32 WAT.

With an average of 12.2h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Damasak.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 12.2h.

The months with the highest UV index are April through June, with an average maximum UV index of 9.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 9. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average UV index
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Average temperature in May
Damasak, Nigeria

  • Average high temperature in May: 42°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (42°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 30.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (31.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Damasak, Nigeria

  • Average pressure in May: 1007.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1006.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Damasak, Nigeria

  • Average wind speed in May: 13.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Damasak, Nigeria

  • Average humidity in May: 19%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (53%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (14%).

Average rainfall in May
Damasak, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall in May: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (77mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, April, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Damasak, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Damasak, Nigeria

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Damasak, Nigeria

  • Average sunshine days in May: 27.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Damasak, Nigeria

  • Average UV index in May: 9

The months with the highest UV index are April, May and June (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Damasak, Nigeria

  • Average cloud cover in May: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, November and December (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in May
Damasak, Nigeria

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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