May weather forecastPagwata, Uganda

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pagwata, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.9°C (67.8°F) and 29.9°C (85.8°F).

Temperature

May records an average high-temperature of a warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. In Pagwata, in May, the average low-temperature is a comfortable 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Heat index

May's average heat index is evaluated at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise 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.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Pagwata, Uganda, during May, the rain falls for 20.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 187 rainfall days, and 560mm (22.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Pagwata, Uganda, is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:00 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.