May weather forecastBessire, Senegal

Weather in May

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

Temperature

The onset of May brings an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 37.2°C (99°F), nearly matching the April temperature. Nightfall in May introduces a considerable dip in temperature in Bessire, settling at an average of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for May is appraised at a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Bessire is 51%.

Rainfall

In Bessire, Senegal, in May, during 2.9 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bessire, there are 107.1 rainfall days, and 617mm (24.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bessire, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:20. On the last day of May, in Bessire, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:28 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.