May weather forecastDahra, Senegal
May
Weather in May
May, warmer than its preceding months, achieves a high in temperatures at around 42.5°C (108.5°F) in Dahra, Senegal. The extended daylight hours couple with diminishing winds to create an ambience typical of a hot summer. The prospect of rain remains relatively low leaving a clear blue canvas for the long hours of sunshine. Humidity starts to wave up the scale, creating a slightly muggy atmosphere as it dances with heightened temperatures. The weather heralds a period of abrupt change indicating the oppression of heat by the onset of monsoons.Temperature
In Dahra, temperatures reach their average annual highs in May, measuring 42.5°C (108.5°F) and a minimum average of 23.3°C (73.9°F).Humidity
In Dahra, the average relative humidity in May is 28%.Rainfall
In Dahra, in May, it is raining for 1.6 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation. In Dahra, Senegal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 52.9 days and collects up to 181mm (7.13") of precipitation.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Dahra is 12h and 51min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 19:29 GMT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine in Dahra, Senegal, are March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Dahra are March through July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: During May, 8 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Act with urgency in protecting yourself. Without it, skin and eyes can be harmed in no time. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Dahra, Senegal
- Average high temperature in May: 42.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (42.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 23.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is October (26.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.2°C).
Average pressure in May
Dahra, Senegal
- Average pressure in May: 1009.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (1009.5mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Dahra, Senegal
- Average wind speed in May: 13.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (10.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Dahra, Senegal
- Average humidity in May: 28%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (15%).
Average rainfall in May
Dahra, Senegal
- Average rainfall in May: 1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (73mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Dahra, Senegal
- Average rainfall days in May: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dahra, Senegal
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are March, April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Dahra, Senegal
- Average sunshine days in May: 29.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Dahra, Senegal
- Average UV index in May: 8
The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, September and October (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in May
Dahra, Senegal
- Average cloud cover in May: 7
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in May
Dahra, Senegal
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
