May weather forecastZuru, Nigeria

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Zuru, is also a fiery hot month, with an average temperature varying between 27.9°C (82.2°F) and 38.3°C (100.9°F).

Temperature

May's onset brings an average high-temperature of a fiery hot 38.3°C (100.9°F), showing a minute difference from April's 41.1°C (106°F). During the month of May, Zuru's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 27.9°C (82.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for May is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 48°C (118.4°F). Stay alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a likely outcome of ongoing activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In Zuru, the average relative humidity in May is 48%.

Rainfall

In Zuru, in May, during 10.4 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 99.2 rainfall days, and 430mm (16.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 39min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:59 WAT.

Sunshine

In Zuru, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through May and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 8 during May translates into the following directions:
Stay protected; otherwise, skin and eyes can suffer rapid damage. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 38.3°C (100.9°F) and a low-temperature of 27.9°C (82.2°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 48°C (118.4°F).

In Zuru, the average relative humidity in May is 48%.

In Zuru, in May, during 10.4 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 39min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:59 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.7h.

The months with the highest UV index are February through May and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

41.1°C

38.3°C

35.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.5km/h

11.2km/h

10.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

24.3

18.3

14.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Zuru, Nigeria

Average high temperature in May: 38.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (41.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: 27.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (27.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Zuru, Nigeria

Average pressure in May: 1008.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1012mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Zuru, Nigeria

Average wind speed in May: 10.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (10.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Zuru, Nigeria

Average humidity in May: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (18%).

Average rainfall in May
Zuru, Nigeria

Average rainfall in May: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (148mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Zuru, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in May: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Zuru, Nigeria

Average daylight in May: 12h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Zuru, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Zuru, Nigeria

Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, June, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in May
Zuru, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in May: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in May
Zuru, Nigeria

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (9km).