May weather forecastZanférébougou, Mali

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another very hot month in Zanférébougou, Mali, with an average temperature varying between 38.5°C (101.3°F) and 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Temperature

The shift from April to May is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still very hot 38.5°C (101.3°F), not significantly different from the 39.6°C (103.3°F) of April. In stark contrast to the day's heat, the temperature in Zanférébougou dips to an average of 26.3°C (79.3°F) during May nights.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Be prepared: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Continued activity may lead to heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 45%.

Rainfall

In Zanférébougou, Mali, in May, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 36mm (1.42") of accumulated precipitation. In Zanférébougou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.5 days and collects up to 578mm (22.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Zanférébougou is 12h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:44 GMT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Zanférébougou, with an average of 10.8h of sunshine.

UV index

February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 suggests these recommendations:
Be proactive in protecting yourself; skin and eyes can be harmed if left unprotected. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.