May weather forecast
Ikot Ntuen, Nigeria

May, the last month of the spring in Ikot Ntuen, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 23.8°C (74.8°F) and 32.2°C (90°F).

Temperature

The transition into May marks the average high-temperature at a still hot 32.2°C (90°F), differing minimally from April's 33.1°C (91.6°F). Ikot Ntuen usually reports an average low-temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F) during the month of May.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 46°C (114.8°F). Remain alert: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Extended effort can lead to heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Ikot Ntuen is 81%.

Rainfall

In Ikot Ntuen, in May, it is raining for 26.2 days, with typically 170mm (6.69") of accumulated precipitation. In Ikot Ntuen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 299.9 days and collects up to 2180mm (85.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Ikot Ntuen is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of May, in Ikot Ntuen, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:37 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Ikot Ntuen is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Ikot Ntuen, Nigeria, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.