May weather forecastDikenafai, Nigeria

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Dikenafai, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.3°C (90.1°F) and an average low of 23.9°C (75°F).

Temperature

Dikenafai experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F) in May, subtly different from April's 34°C (93.2°F). The mean low-temperature during May nights is a moderately hot 23.9°C (75°F).

Heat index

The heat index for May is calculated to be a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. 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. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. With a high level of moisture in the air, the evaporation process becomes less efficient, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently and resulting in a sensation of overheating. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Dikenafai is 82%.

Rainfall

In Dikenafai, during May, the rain falls for 28.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 145mm (5.71") of precipitation. In Dikenafai, during the entire year, the rain falls for 283.6 days and collects up to 1467mm (57.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Dikenafai is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of May in Dikenafai, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:42 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

UV index

In Dikenafai, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.