May weather forecastGumel, Nigeria
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Gumel, is also a scorching month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.3°C (82.9°F) and max 41.2°C (106.2°F).Temperature
The arrival of May sees an average high-temperature of a still blistering 41.2°C (106.2°F), hardly diverging from April's 41.3°C (106.3°F). In Gumel, May nights witness a remarkable decline from the day's zenith to a warm 28.3°C (82.9°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 25%.Rainfall
In Gumel, during May, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. In Gumel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 47.7 days and collects up to 190mm (7.48") of precipitation.Daylight
In Gumel, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 43min.On the first day of May in Gumel, Nigeria, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:44 WAT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Gumel is 11.2h.UV index
March through July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Gumel. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 8 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Refrain from exposing skin and eyes. Without protection, they can get damaged rapidly. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Gumel, Nigeria
- Average high temperature in May: 41.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.5°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 28.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (29.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.6°C).
Average pressure in May
Gumel, Nigeria
- Average pressure in May: 1007.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.5mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Gumel, Nigeria
- Average wind speed in May: 11.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (10.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Gumel, Nigeria
- Average humidity in May: 25%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (57%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (13%).
Average rainfall in May
Gumel, Nigeria
- Average rainfall in May: 5mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (83mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Gumel, Nigeria
- Average rainfall days in May: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gumel, 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: 11h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gumel, Nigeria
- Average sunshine days in May: 26.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Gumel, Nigeria
- Average UV index in May: 8
The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, September and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in May
Gumel, Nigeria
- Average cloud cover in May: 9
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, February, November and December (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in May
Gumel, 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).





