May weather forecast
Badionkoto, Senegal

The last month of the spring, May, is another torrid month in Badionkoto, Senegal, with an average temperature varying between 23.5°C (74.3°F) and 37.2°C (99°F).

Temperature

April's transformation into May witnesses an average high-temperature of a still very hot 37.2°C (99°F), noting a minor change from the preceding month. Badionkoto documents a substantial shift from daytime warmth, recording an average nighttime temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F) in May.

Heat index

The heat index in May is appraised at a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Mindful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are to be expected. Extended physical effort might result in heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 51%.

Rainfall

In May, in Badionkoto, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout May, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 107.1 rainfall days, and 617mm (24.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Badionkoto is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of May in Badionkoto, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:27 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Badionkoto are March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Badionkoto are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May translates into these guidelines:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.