May weather forecast
Tivaouane, Senegal

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

Temperature

May's average high-temperature stands at a still hot 33.3°C (91.9°F), showing little deviation from April's 33.7°C (92.7°F). Contrary to the day's heat, an average low-temperature of 21.1°C (70°F) is recorded during the nights in May in Tivaouane, Senegal.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is calculated to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 57%.

Rainfall

In Tivaouane, in May, it is raining for 1.4 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation. In Tivaouane, during the entire year, the rain falls for 55.1 days and collects up to 205mm (8.07") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Tivaouane is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:24. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:33 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Tivaouane.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Tivaouane are January through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.