May weather forecastDarazo, Nigeria

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another very hot month in Darazo, Nigeria, with an average temperature varying between 38.7°C (101.7°F) and 27.5°C (81.5°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature in May, at a sweltering 38.7°C (101.7°F), reveals a modest deviation from April's 40.4°C (104.7°F). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a warm 27.5°C (81.5°F) during May.

Heat index

The heat index value for May is estimated at a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke can follow with prolonged activity.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 largely significant for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 43%.

Rainfall

In Darazo, in May, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation. In Darazo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.6 days and collects up to 320mm (12.6") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Darazo, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:37 WAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 12.1h 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 estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 8 turns into the following recommendations:
Take all necessary measures. Eyes and skin are at risk if left unprotected. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.