May weather forecastBoutoupa, Senegal

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Boutoupa, is also a fiery hot month, with an average temperature varying between 23.5°C (74.3°F) and 37.2°C (99°F).

Temperature

Boutoupa starts May with an average high-temperature of a still very hot 37.2°C (99°F), a minor shift from April's 38.7°C (101.7°F). During May, the nighttime temperature presents a clear descent from the daily peaks, falling to an average of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for May is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Notice: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued strenuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. With a high level of moisture in the air, the evaporation process becomes less efficient, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently and resulting in a sensation of overheating. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout May, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated. In Boutoupa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.1 days and collects up to 617mm (24.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Boutoupa, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:26 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are March through May, with an average of 9.9h of 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.