May weather forecastPotiskum, Nigeria

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Potiskum, is another extremely hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.7°C (83.7°F) and max 40°C (104°F).

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.

Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Potiskum, records 40°C (104°F), while the low-temperature is 28.7°C (83.7°F).

In Potiskum, the average relative humidity in May is 33%.

In May, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout May, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 40min.

In May, on the first day of the month, 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.

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 12h of sunshine.

In Potiskum, the average sunshine duration in May is 12h.

February through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.

In Potiskum, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

41.1°C

40°C

37.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.9km/h

12.1km/h

13.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

27.5

25.6

18.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

12%

18%

Average visibility

10km

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 42min

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).