May weather forecast
Chamen, The Gambia

May, the last month of the spring in Chamen, is another very hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.3°C (73.9°F) and max 37.4°C (99.3°F).

Temperature

During May, the average high-temperature is a still fiery hot 37.4°C (99.3°F), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. May nights are characterized by a notable drop from daytime highs, with an average low-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index for May is computed to be a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. 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.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Chamen, the average relative humidity in May is 47%.

Rainfall

March, May through November are months with rainfall in Chamen, The Gambia. May is the first month it rains. Throughout May, in the average 2.5 rainfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 84.2 rainfall days, and 453mm (17.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Chamen is 12h and 46min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:29 GMT.

Sunshine

In Chamen, the average sunshine in May is 9.9h.

UV index

April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Chamen. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 8 transforms into the following instructions:
Being unprotected puts skin and eyes at risk of rapid damage. Always be safe. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.