May weather forecast
Kiru, Nigeria

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a blistering month in Kiru, Nigeria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.6°C (105.1°F) and 27.8°C (82°F).

Temperature

Kiru experiences an average high-temperature of a still blisteringly hot 40.6°C (105.1°F) in May, marking an insignificant shift from 41.3°C (106.3°F) in April. The month of May sees a significant daily temperature drop, recording an average low-temperature of 27.8°C (82°F).

Humidity

In Kiru, the average relative humidity in May is 33%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout May, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kiru, during the entire year, the rain falls for 60.7 days and collects up to 265mm (10.43") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 40min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:48 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine 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 of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 suggests this advice:
Remember to safeguard yourself. Rapid damage can occur to skin and eyes without protection. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in May?
The high-temperature during May is 40.6°C (105.1°F) and the low-temperature is 27.8°C (82°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In Kiru, the average relative humidity in May is 33%.
How much does it rain in May?
In May, the rain falls for 4 days. Throughout May, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May?
The average day length in May is 12h and 40min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:48 WAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Kiru have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.
When is the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are March through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 8.
What is the UV index reading in May?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Kiru, Nigeria
  • Average high temperature in May: 40.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 27.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°C).

Average pressure in May
Kiru, Nigeria
  • Average pressure in May: 1008.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1008.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kiru, Nigeria
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (12.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kiru, Nigeria
  • Average humidity in May: 33%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (13%).

Average rainfall in May
Kiru, Nigeria
  • Average rainfall in May: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (123mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kiru, Nigeria
  • Average rainfall days in May: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kiru, Nigeria
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kiru, Nigeria
  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Kiru, 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
Kiru, Nigeria
  • Average cloud cover in May: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in May
Kiru, 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).

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