May weather forecastDjibanar, Senegal

Weather in May

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

Temperature

At the start of May, Djibanar's average high-temperature reaches a still torrid 37.2°C (99°F), subtly different from the preceding month. In Djibanar, the average temperature during the nights of May marks a significant drop from the daily high, settling at a moderately hot 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

May's average heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Heed: Expect heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continued action may cause heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 51%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:25 GMT.

Sunshine

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

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 risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.