May weather forecastDoli, Senegal

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a scorching month in Doli, Senegal, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.4°C (106.5°F) and 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 41.4°C (106.5°F) and a low of 21.2°C (70.2°F), May is regarded as the warmest month.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is estimated at a life-threatening hot 53°C (127.4°F). Vigilance: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. The likelihood of heatstroke increases with continued activity.
Be aware that heat index ratings are designed for shaded locations and minor breezes. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Doli, the average relative humidity in May is 41%.

Rainfall

In Doli, Senegal, in May, it is raining for 1.7 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Doli, there are 68 rainfall days, and 285mm (11.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Doli is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 19:29 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Doli is May, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April through June, 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 8 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Always safeguard yourself; without protection, skin and eyes can get damaged instantly. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.