May weather forecast
Santidougou, Burkina Faso

May, the last month of the spring in Santidougou, is another very hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.5°C (101.3°F) and 26.9°C (80.4°F).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, Santidougou records an average high-temperature of a still very hot 38.5°C (101.3°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. During the month of May, the temperature in Santidougou falls to an average of 26.9°C (80.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index for May is estimated at a life-threatening hot 48°C (118.4°F). Stay mindful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke could follow extended physical effort.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Santidougou is 46%.

Rainfall

In Santidougou, during May, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 57mm (2.24") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.4 rainfall days, and 574mm (22.6") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Santidougou, Burkina Faso, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 39min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:36 GMT.

Sunshine

May and June, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Santidougou. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 8 transforms into the following instructions:
Immediate precautions are necessary; otherwise, skin and eyes might get damaged quickly. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.