May weather forecastBatinding-Diémé, Senegal

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Batinding-Diémé, is another very hot month, with an average temperature varying between 23.3°C (73.9°F) and 37.4°C (99.3°F).

Temperature

May is marked by an average high-temperature of a still torrid 37.4°C (99.3°F), almost identical to the preceding month. May nights in Batinding-Diémé present a sharp contrast to daytime highs, with average temperatures of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Be wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are highly anticipated. With continued activity, heatstroke is very likely.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. With a lot of moisture in the air, the evaporation process is not as effective, and the body does not cool down as efficiently, creating a perception of overheating. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Batinding-Diémé is 47%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are March, May through November. May is the first month it rains in Batinding-Diémé. Throughout May, in the average 2.5 rainfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. In Batinding-Diémé, during the entire year, the rain falls for 84.2 days and collects up to 453mm (17.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Batinding-Diémé is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:20. On the last day of May, in Batinding-Diémé, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:27 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Batinding-Diémé is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Batinding-Diémé are April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 8 during May translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize your safety. Without precautions, skin and eyes might get hurt quickly. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.