The month of
May in
Sidi Youssef Ben Ali is distinguished by noticeably higher temperatures, signifying the onset of summer. A significant decrease in rainfall is observed, plummeting to 24mm (0.94") from 39mm (1.54") in
April. Clear, sunny days dominate this month with reduced humidity providing respite from the heat. The summer sun shines brightly as the city braces itself for more intense heat in the approaching month of
June.
Temperature
May's onset brings a subtle temperature rise, moving from 23.7°C (74.7°F) in April to a still warm 27.5°C (81.5°F). A striking departure from daytime highs to an average low-temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F) is witnessed in Sidi Youssef Ben Ali during May.
Heat index
The heat index value for May is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F). If one continues to be active during enduring exposure, it could result in fatigue and heat cramps.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Sidi Youssef Ben Ali is 58%.
Rainfall
In May, in Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout May, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 58.8 rainfall days, and 281mm (11.06") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
In Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 20:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 20:31 +01.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Sidi Youssef Ben Ali is 9.3h.