May weather forecastAbia, Uganda

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Abia, Uganda, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and an average low of 18.3°C (64.9°F).

Temperature

The beginning of May reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. Abia's average low-temperature is measured at an enjoyable 18.3°C (64.9°F) during May.

Heat index

May's heat index is computed to be a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young ones often underestimate the need for rest and rehydration. Thirst appears late in dehydration - hence, it is important to keep hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, in Abia, the rain falls for 26.5 days. Throughout May, 177mm (6.97") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Abia, there are 235.5 rainfall days, and 1389mm (54.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of May, in Abia, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:02 EAT.

Sunshine

In Abia, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In Abia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Abia, is 28.3°C (82.9°F), while the average low-temperature is 18.3°C (64.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in May is computed to be 33°C (91.4°F).

In Abia, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

In May, the rain falls for 26.5 days. Throughout May, 177mm (6.97") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in May is 12h and 16min.

On the first day of May in Abia, Uganda, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:02 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in May in Abia, Uganda, is 8.7h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Abia, Uganda

  • Average high temperature in May: 28.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (33.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (26.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 18.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (17.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Abia, Uganda

  • Average pressure in May: 1011.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1008.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Abia, Uganda

  • Average wind speed in May: 6.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Abia, Uganda

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (38%).

Average rainfall in May
Abia, Uganda

  • Average rainfall in May: 177mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (226mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (3mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Abia, Uganda

  • Average rainfall days in May: 26.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (29.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Abia, Uganda

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Abia, Uganda

  • Average sunshine days in May: 2.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Abia, Uganda

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Abia, Uganda

  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in May
Abia, Uganda

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August, September and October (8km).