May weather forecastIkona, Uganda
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Ikona, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 27.2°C (81°F) and 16.5°C (61.7°F).Temperature
Temperature records mark May as the coldest month, with highs averaging 27.2°C (81°F) and lows at 16.5°C (61.7°F).Heat index
For May, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Enduring exposure and ongoing activity could cause a sense of fatigue and subsequent heat cramps.Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Humidity
The most humid month in Ikona is May, with an average relative humidity of 86%.Rainfall
In Ikona, Uganda, in May, it is raining for 25 days, with typically 87mm (3.43") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ikona, there are 248.5 rainfall days, and 801mm (31.54") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 12h and 11min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:50 EAT.
Sunshine
May has the least sunshine of the year in Ikona, with an average of 8h of sunshine.UV index
January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Ikona, Uganda
- Average high temperature in May: 27.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (33.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (27.2°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 16.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (18.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (15.6°C).
Average pressure in May
Ikona, Uganda
- Average pressure in May: 1012.7mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.5mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Ikona, Uganda
- Average wind speed in May: 5km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (5.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4km/h).
Average humidity in May
Ikona, Uganda
- Average humidity in May: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (60%).
Average rainfall in May
Ikona, Uganda
- Average rainfall in May: 87mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (110mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (23mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Ikona, Uganda
- Average rainfall days in May: 25 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (27.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ikona, 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: 8h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ikona, Uganda
- Average sunshine days in May: 4.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (2 days).
Average UV index in May
Ikona, Uganda
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is October (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Ikona, Uganda
- Average cloud cover in May: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in May
Ikona, Uganda
- Average visibility in May: 7km
The month with the highest visibility is February (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, October and November (7km).
