May weather forecast
Mboro, Senegal

May, the last month of the spring in Mboro, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.1°C (70°F) and 33.3°C (91.9°F).

Temperature

May's onset sees an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.3°C (91.9°F), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. Mboro reports a sharp reduction in temperature during May, averaging at a pleasant 21.1°C (70°F) at night.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In Mboro, the average relative humidity in May is 57%.

Rainfall

In Mboro, Senegal, during May, the rain falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 55.1 rainfall days, and 205mm (8.07") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Mboro is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of May in Mboro, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:34 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.