May weather forecastUmudike, Nigeria

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Umudike, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 32.6°C (90.7°F) and 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Temperature

Umudike experiences a transition to a still hot 32.6°C (90.7°F) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of May, not greatly differing from April's 34.3°C (93.7°F). Throughout May, the average low-temperature in Umudike records at a warm 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Heat index

May's heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Umudike, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 25.1 days. Throughout May, 149mm (5.87") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 267.9 rainfall days, and 1649mm (64.92") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Umudike is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of May in Umudike, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:40 WAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Umudike is 7.1h.

UV index

In Umudike, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.