May weather forecast
Owena, Nigeria

May, the last month of the spring in Owena, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 32.2°C (90°F) and 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

Owena sees the arrival of May with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.2°C (90°F), indicating a subtle variation from April. Owena anticipates an average minimum temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) in the month of May.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is appraised at a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Take caution: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may be imminent with ongoing effort.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In Owena, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

Rainfall

In Owena, in May, it is raining for 28.7 days, with typically 136mm (5.35") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Owena, Nigeria, there are 272.9 rainfall days, and 1136mm (44.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Owena, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 27min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:53 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.