May weather forecastBuhuka, Uganda

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Buhuka, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 17.5°C (63.5°F) and max 27.2°C (81°F).

Temperature

The transition from April to May sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still moderately hot 27.2°C (81°F), from a not significantly different 28.3°C (82.9°F). The mean low-temperature during May nights in Buhuka is a refreshing 17.5°C (63.5°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is computed to be a tropical 30°C (86°F). Prolonged activity during exposure might result in a state of fatigue and cause heat cramps.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to 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.

Humidity

In Buhuka, Uganda, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In Buhuka, during May, the rain falls for 24.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 150mm (5.91") of precipitation. In Buhuka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 270.6 days and collects up to 1854mm (72.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of May, in Buhuka, Uganda, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:00 EAT.

Sunshine

In Buhuka, the average sunshine in May is 10.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Buhuka, Uganda, during May is 27.2°C (81°F) and the low-temperature is 17.5°C (63.5°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 30°C (86°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

In Buhuka, Uganda, in May, it is raining for 24.8 days, with typically 150mm (5.91") of accumulated precipitation.

In May, the average day length in Buhuka, Uganda, is 12h and 11min.

On the first day of May in Buhuka, Uganda, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:00 EAT.

In Buhuka, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.8h.

January through May, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Buhuka.

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 27.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (31.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (26.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 17.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (19.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June, July and August (16.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average pressure in May: 1012.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (5.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (55%).

Average rainfall in May
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average rainfall in May: 150mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (241mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (42mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average rainfall days in May: 24.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (27.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average sunshine days in May: 4.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are May, August and October (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in May
Buhuka, Uganda

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

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