May weather forecast
Ilugun, Nigeria

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Ilugun, Nigeria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.7°C (92.7°F) and 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Temperature

Ilugun marks the start of May with an average high-temperature of a hot 33.7°C (92.7°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from April's 35.1°C (95.2°F). The average low-temperature during May nights is a moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Heat index

May's average heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke can follow with prolonged activity.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In Ilugun, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ilugun, in May, during 22.4 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 242.8 rainfall days, and 893mm (35.16") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:58 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Ilugun is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ilugun are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.