May weather forecastSoloba, Mali

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Soloba, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.2°C (79.2°F) and max 38.8°C (101.8°F).

Temperature

The transition from April to May sees an average high-temperature of a very hot 38.8°C (101.8°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. A significant drop from the day's peak to an average low-temperature of 26.2°C (79.2°F) is noted during the nights in May.

Heat index

May's average heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 45%.

Rainfall

In Soloba, in May, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.8 rainfall days, and 630mm (24.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:53 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 8 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Always take safety measures. The skin and eyes are at risk if left exposed. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.