May weather forecastUdi, Nigeria

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Udi, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24°C (75.2°F) and 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, the average high-temperature rests at a still hot 32°C (89.6°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. In Udi, May is marked by an average low-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F).

Heat index

In May, the heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). Stay wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Heatstroke can ensue from extended effort.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. 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 essentially critical for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Udi, during May, the rain falls for 18.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 90mm (3.54") of precipitation. In Udi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.2 days and collects up to 1012mm (39.84") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Udi is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of May, in Udi, Nigeria, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:42 WAT.

Sunshine

In Udi, the average sunshine in May is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Udi, Nigeria, are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.