May weather forecastGadiali, Senegal

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Gadiali, is also a scorching month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.4°C (106.5°F) and an average low of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

May is Gadiali's warmest month, registering average high temperatures of 41.4°C (106.5°F) and lows of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

In May, the heat index is computed to be a life-threatening hot 53°C (127.4°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. 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 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. 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.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gadiali, in May, it is raining for 1.7 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation. In Gadiali, during the entire year, the rain falls for 68 days and collects up to 285mm (11.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Gadiali, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:21. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:30 GMT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Gadiali, 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. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 during May translates into the following directions:
Prioritize your safety. Without precautions, skin and eyes might get hurt quickly. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Jul 5, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Temperature records mark May as the warmest month, with highs averaging 41.4°C (106.5°F) and lows at 21.2°C (70.2°F).

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 41.4°C (106.5°F) and 21.2°C (70.2°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in May is computed to be 53°C (127.4°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 41%.

In Gadiali, in May, during 1.7 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 49min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:30 GMT.

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

The average sunshine duration in May is 10h.

The months with the highest UV index are April through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

40.9°C

41.4°C

39.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16km/h

15.1km/h

14.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

28.9

29.1

23.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

14%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in May
Gadiali, 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
Gadiali, 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
Gadiali, 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
Gadiali, 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
Gadiali, 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
Gadiali, 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
Gadiali, 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
Gadiali, 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
Gadiali, 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
Gadiali, 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
Gadiali, 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).