May weather forecast
Akwakwa, Nigeria

May, the last month of the spring in Akwakwa, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.8°C (91°F) and min 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Temperature

May's weather records an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.8°C (91°F), showing little deviation from April. Akwakwa, during May nights, observes an average temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

May's average heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Be prepared: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Continued activity may lead to heatstroke.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In Akwakwa, the average relative humidity in May is 83%.

Rainfall

In Akwakwa, during May, the rain falls for 26.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 120mm (4.72") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 273.5 rainfall days, and 1188mm (46.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:49 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Akwakwa is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Akwakwa are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. 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. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.