May weather forecastKatsina, Nigeria
May weather for Katsina, Nigeria: On the last day of the month, in Katsina, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:52 WAT. In Katsina, during May, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation.
May
Weather in May
May signals the commencement of the wet season in Katsina. It experiences an increase in rainfall, albeit modest in amount. Humidity levels take a significant leap forward, making the atmosphere more humid. Despite a shift towards the wet season, temperatures remain relatively high. The maximum rainfall for the year is recorded in May with a value of 9mm (0.35").Temperature
The transition into May notes an average high-temperature of a still blistering 40.2°C (104.4°F), revealing a mild distinction from the 40.8°C (105.4°F) in April. Katsina documents a substantial deviation from daytime highs with a consistent low-temperature of 27.9°C (82.2°F) during May nights.Humidity
In Katsina, the average relative humidity in May is 30%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout May, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 58.7 rainfall days, and 303mm (11.93") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Katsina, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 44min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:52 WAT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Katsina is 9.8h.UV index
March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 8 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Emphasize protection. Neglecting it can lead to swift damage to the skin and eyes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Katsina, 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
Katsina, 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
Katsina, 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
Katsina, 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
Katsina, 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
Katsina, 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
Katsina, 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
Katsina, 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
Katsina, 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
Katsina, 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
Katsina, 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).
