Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
May
Weather in May
Temperature
Welcoming May, Potiskum notes an average high-temperature of a still scorching 40°C (104°F), nearly consistent with April's 41.1°C (106°F). In May, Potiskum experiences an average nighttime temperature of 28.7°C (83.7°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 33%.Rainfall
In Potiskum, in May, during 4.2 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Potiskum, during the entire year, the rain falls for 72.6 days and collects up to 286mm (11.26") of precipitation.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 40min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:36 WAT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 12h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are February through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Take special precautions, as unprotected eyes and skin can be burned and damaged quickly. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is it in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Potiskum?
How many days does it rain in May?
How many hours of daylight does Potiskum have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
What month has the most sunshine in Potiskum?
How long on average sun shines in May?
What is the month with the highest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Potiskum?
Average temperature in May
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average high temperature in May: 40°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.7°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 28.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.6°C).
Average pressure in May
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average pressure in May: 1007.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.1mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average wind speed in May: 10.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (13.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (9.3km/h).
Average humidity in May
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average humidity in May: 33%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).
Average rainfall in May
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average rainfall in May: 8mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (123mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average rainfall days in May: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 12h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average sunshine days in May: 25.6 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average UV index in May: 8
The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May and June (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in May
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average cloud cover in May: 12
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 2).
Average visibility in May
Potiskum, Nigeria
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (9km).
