May weather forecastObinze, Nigeria

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Obinze, is another hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.3°C (90.1°F) and min 23.9°C (75°F).

Temperature

The beginning of May reveals an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. During the month of May, an average low-temperature of 23.9°C (75°F) is recorded.

Heat index

The heat index for May is computed to be a blazing hot 46°C (114.8°F). Beware: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are on the cards. Heatstroke could result from sustained physical activity.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Obinze, in May, it is raining for 28.2 days, with typically 145mm (5.71") of accumulated precipitation. In Obinze, during the entire year, the rain falls for 283.6 days and collects up to 1467mm (57.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Obinze, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of May in Obinze, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:42 WAT.

Sunshine

In Obinze, the average sunshine in May is 7.3h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May leads to these advisories:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.