May weather forecastShani, Nigeria

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a sweltering month in Shani, Nigeria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.2°C (82.8°F) and 37.9°C (100.2°F).

Temperature

May's weather records an average high-temperature of a very hot 37.9°C (100.2°F), showing little deviation from April. In the month of May, Shani's average low-temperature falls to a moderately hot 28.2°C (82.8°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Stay watchful: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are likely. Ongoing effort may cause heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 47%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout May, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is accumulated. In Shani, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.9 days and collects up to 398mm (15.67") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Shani is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of May in Shani, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:30 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 May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 8 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Stay protected; otherwise, skin and eyes can suffer rapid damage. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.