May weather forecastKwaka, Nigeria

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a fiery hot month in Kwaka, Nigeria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.3°C (95.5°F) and 24.7°C (76.5°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still fiery hot 35.3°C (95.5°F) from April's 37.9°C (100.2°F). Kwaka, during May nights, observes an average temperature of 24.7°C (76.5°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Stay watchful: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are likely. Ongoing effort may cause heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Kwaka, Nigeria, the average relative humidity in May is 65%.

Rainfall

In Kwaka, during May, the rain falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 123mm (4.84") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147.3 rainfall days, and 806mm (31.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:48 WAT.

Sunshine

In Kwaka, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.