May weather forecastZaniéna, Mali

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Zaniéna, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.5°C (101.3°F) and 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Temperature

May experiences an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 38.5°C (101.3°F), barely different from April's 39.6°C (103.3°F). Zaniéna's average low-temperature for the month of May denotes a significant decline from the daily high, recording at a moderately hot 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index in May is calculated to be a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Precaution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are possible. Heatstroke is a serious risk with continued exertion.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Zaniéna is 45%.

Rainfall

In Zaniéna, during May, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.5 rainfall days, and 578mm (22.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of May, in Zaniéna, Mali, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:45 GMT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 8 in May translates into these instructions:
Take extra precautions. Fair-skinned individuals may get burned in less than 10 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.