May weather forecastKontagora, Nigeria

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Kontagora, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.3°C (100.9°F) and 27.9°C (82.2°F).

Temperature

May reports an average high-temperature of a very hot 38.3°C (100.9°F), slightly varied from April's 41.1°C (106°F). The low-temperature in Kontagora averages to a moderately hot 27.9°C (82.2°F) during the nights of May.

Heat index

The heat index value for May is computed to be a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Stay alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a likely outcome of ongoing activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. 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. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 48%.

Rainfall

In Kontagora, in May, during 10.4 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 99.2 rainfall days, and 430mm (16.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kontagora, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:56 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Kontagora is 9.7h.

UV index

February through May and October, 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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 8 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Always be cautious. Skin and eyes can be affected swiftly without protection. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 38.3°C (100.9°F) and 27.9°C (82.2°F) respectively. In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 48°C (118.4°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 48%.

In May, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout May, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Kontagora, the average day length in May is 12h and 36min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:56 WAT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.

The months with the highest UV index are February through May and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

41.1°C

38.3°C

35.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.5km/h

11.2km/h

10.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

24.3

18.3

14.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Kontagora, Nigeria

Average high temperature in May: 38.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (41.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: 27.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (27.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Kontagora, Nigeria

Average pressure in May: 1008.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1012mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kontagora, Nigeria

Average wind speed in May: 10.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (10.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kontagora, Nigeria

Average humidity in May: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (18%).

Average rainfall in May
Kontagora, Nigeria

Average rainfall in May: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (148mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kontagora, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in May: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kontagora, Nigeria

Average daylight in May: 12h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kontagora, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Kontagora, Nigeria

Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, June, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in May
Kontagora, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in May: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in May
Kontagora, Nigeria

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (9km).