May weather forecast
Bandial, Senegal

The last month of the spring, May, is another very hot month in Bandial, Senegal, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.2°C (99°F) and min 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

The advent of May reveals an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 37.2°C (99°F), showing minimal difference from the prior month. Bandial marks a considerable descent from the daytime apex, as the average temperature dips to a moderately hot 23.5°C (74.3°F) at night throughout May.

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level of activity. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In Bandial, the average relative humidity in May is 51%.

Rainfall

In Bandial, in May, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation. In Bandial, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.1 days and collects up to 617mm (24.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Bandial is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:20. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:28 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.