May weather forecastDiam Sine, Senegal
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Diam Sine, is another extremely hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.2°C (70.2°F) and 41.4°C (106.5°F).Temperature
Diam Sine's May weather, marked by an average high temperature of 41.4°C (106.5°F) and an average low temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F), is the warmest in the year.Heat index
The heat index value for May is evaluated at a burning hot 53°C (127.4°F). Warning: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke is a risk with ongoing activity.It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level of activity. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.
Humidity
In Diam Sine, the average relative humidity in May is 41%.Rainfall
In May, in Diam Sine, the rain falls for 1.7 days. Throughout May, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated. In Diam Sine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 68 days and collects up to 285mm (11.22") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Diam Sine is 12h and 49min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:23. On the last day of May, in Diam Sine, Senegal, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:32 GMT.
Sunshine
May has the most sunshine of the year in Diam Sine, with an average of 10h of sunshine.UV index
April through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Diam Sine, Senegal. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 8 during May morphs into the following directions:
Always take safety measures. The skin and eyes are at risk if left exposed. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Diam Sine, Senegal
- Average high temperature in May: 41.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (41.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (34°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 21.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Diam Sine, Senegal
- Average pressure in May: 1010.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.2mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Diam Sine, Senegal
- Average wind speed in May: 13.6km/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 (9.5km/h).
Average humidity in May
Diam Sine, Senegal
- Average humidity in May: 41%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (18%).
Average rainfall in May
Diam Sine, Senegal
- Average rainfall in May: 1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (121mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Diam Sine, Senegal
- Average rainfall days in May: 1.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0.1 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Diam Sine, 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 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 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Diam Sine, Senegal
- Average sunshine days in May: 29.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10 days).
Average UV index in May
Diam Sine, Senegal
- Average UV index in May: 8
The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, September and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, July, August, November and December (UV index 7).
Average cloud cover in May
Diam Sine, Senegal
- Average cloud cover in May: 8
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in May
Diam Sine, 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).
