May weather forecast
Sangotedo, Nigeria

May, the last month of the spring in Sangotedo, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.8°C (80.2°F) and max 31°C (87.8°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May records an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), closely related to the 31.6°C (88.9°F) observed in April. Throughout May, Sangotedo observes a steady low-temperature average of 26.8°C (80.2°F), reflecting a minor dip from daytime highs.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is appraised at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Sangotedo, in May, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 60mm (2.36") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sangotedo, there are 216.6 rainfall days, and 1013mm (39.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:53. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:57 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following advice:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.