May weather forecast
Taura, Nigeria

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Taura, Nigeria, with an average temperature varying between 21.4°C (70.5°F) and 31.4°C (88.5°F).

Temperature

Taura's shift from April to May is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F), a slight deviation from 34°C (93.2°F). Taura reports a consistent average low-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F) throughout May nights.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. 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 of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In Taura, in May, during 22.9 rainfall days, 117mm (4.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Taura, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.3 days and collects up to 1233mm (48.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:42 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

In Taura, Nigeria, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.