May weather forecastHong, Nigeria

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Hong, is also a fiery hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.8°C (78.4°F) and an average high of 35.9°C (96.6°F).

Temperature

Hong's shift into May sets the average high-temperature at a still fiery hot 35.9°C (96.6°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from April's 38.7°C (101.7°F). The average temperature drops to a warm 25.8°C (78.4°F) during the night in the month of May.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is appraised at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

In Hong, the average relative humidity in May is 47%.

Rainfall

In Hong, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 63mm (2.48") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.5 rainfall days, and 730mm (28.74") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hong, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:26 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 11.7h of sunshine.

UV index

In Hong, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.