May weather forecast
Foulakounda, Senegal

May, the last month of the spring in Foulakounda, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.5°C (74.3°F) and 37.2°C (99°F).

Temperature

The transition from April to May sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still very hot 37.2°C (99°F), from a not significantly different 38.7°C (101.7°F). Foulakounda documents a striking divergence from daytime highs, with an average nighttime temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F) in May.

Heat index

The heat index for May is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Stay mindful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke could follow extended physical effort.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Foulakounda, in May, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation. In Foulakounda, Senegal, 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 44min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:29 GMT.

Sunshine

March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.