May weather forecast
Ngine, Nigeria

May, the last month of the spring in Ngine, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 32°C (89.6°F) and 24°C (75.2°F).

Temperature

The transition into May marks the average high-temperature at a still hot 32°C (89.6°F), differing minimally from April's 34.1°C (93.4°F). Ngine's nighttime temperature in May drops to an average of 24°C (75.2°F).

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is computed to be an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). Heed: Expect heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continued action may cause heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Ngine, Nigeria, during May, the rain falls for 18.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 90mm (3.54") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 201.2 rainfall days, and 1012mm (39.84") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Ngine is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of May, in Ngine, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:41 WAT.

Sunshine

In Ngine, the average sunshine in May is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during May translates into the following directions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. 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. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.