May weather forecastBirkelane, Senegal

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another extremely hot month in Birkelane, Senegal, with an average temperature varying between 22.4°C (72.3°F) and 41.3°C (106.3°F).

Temperature

Birkelane's average high-temperature in May is a still extremely hot 41.3°C (106.3°F), indicating a subtle variation from April. May nights report a substantial dip from daytime highs to an average of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 39%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 1.7 days. Throughout May, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Birkelane, Senegal, there are 75.6 rainfall days, and 317mm (12.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 47min.
On the first day of May in Birkelane, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:27 GMT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Birkelane. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 suggests this advice:
Without adequate protection, skin and eyes might suffer damage. Ensure precautions are in place. 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. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Birkelane are 41.3°C (106.3°F) and 22.4°C (72.3°F) respectively.

In May, the average relative humidity is 39%.

In May, in Birkelane, the rain falls for 1.7 days. Throughout May, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Birkelane, Senegal, the average day length in May is 12h and 47min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:27 GMT.

With an average of 10h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

In Birkelane, the average sunshine duration in May is 10h.

March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Birkelane.

In Birkelane, Senegal, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Birkelane, Senegal

  • Average high temperature in May: 41.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (33.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 22.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (25.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Birkelane, Senegal

  • Average pressure in May: 1010.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Birkelane, Senegal

  • Average wind speed in May: 12.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (8.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Birkelane, Senegal

  • Average humidity in May: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (16%).

Average rainfall in May
Birkelane, Senegal

  • Average rainfall in May: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (128mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Birkelane, Senegal

  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and December (0.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Birkelane, Senegal

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Birkelane, Senegal

  • Average sunshine days in May: 28.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Birkelane, Senegal

  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in May
Birkelane, Senegal

  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Birkelane, Senegal

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (9km).