May weather forecastKankiya, Nigeria

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Kankiya, is also a blisteringly hot month, with an average temperature varying between 40.2°C (104.4°F) and 27.9°C (82.2°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings an average high-temperature of a still scorching 40.2°C (104.4°F), nearly identical to April's 40.8°C (105.4°F). Kankiya's average low-temperature for the month of May denotes a significant decline from the daily high, recording at a moderately hot 27.9°C (82.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 30%.

Rainfall

In Kankiya, during May, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation. In Kankiya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 58.7 days and collects up to 303mm (11.93") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kankiya, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:50 WAT.

Sunshine

In Kankiya, Nigeria, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 8 in May translates into the following instructions:
Take special precautions, as unprotected skin can be damaged and can burn quickly. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Kankiya, records 40.2°C (104.4°F), while the low-temperature is 27.9°C (82.2°F).

In Kankiya, the average relative humidity in May is 30%.

In Kankiya, Nigeria, in May, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 43min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:50 WAT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

The months with the highest UV index are March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

In Kankiya, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Kankiya, Nigeria

  • Average high temperature in May: 40.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (40.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 27.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (28.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Kankiya, Nigeria

  • Average pressure in May: 1008.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kankiya, Nigeria

  • Average wind speed in May: 11.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (10.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kankiya, Nigeria

  • Average humidity in May: 30%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (13%).

Average rainfall in May
Kankiya, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall in May: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (119mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kankiya, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kankiya, 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: 9h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kankiya, Nigeria

  • Average sunshine days in May: 24.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Kankiya, Nigeria

  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and September (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Kankiya, Nigeria

  • Average cloud cover in May: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, November and December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in May
Kankiya, 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).