May weather forecastGantour, Senegal

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another very hot month in Gantour, Senegal, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 37.1°C (98.8°F).

Temperature

With the advent of May, Gantour experiences an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 37.1°C (98.8°F), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. With a significant daily temperature differential, Gantour's nighttime temperature in May falls to an average of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index in May is estimated at a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Be aware that heat index ratings are designed for shaded locations and minor breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 47%.

Rainfall

January, February, May and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Gantour is 12h and 52min.
On the first day of May in Gantour, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:33 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during May translates into the following directions:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Gantour, records 37.1°C (98.8°F), while the low-temperature is 21.3°C (70.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in May is estimated at 45°C (113°F).

In Gantour, the average relative humidity in May is 47%.

January, February, May and December are months without rainfall in Gantour, Senegal.

In May, in Gantour, Senegal, it doesn't rain. April is the latest month when it rains.

In May, the average day length in Gantour, Senegal, is 12h and 52min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:24. On the last day of the month, in Gantour, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:33 GMT.

May has the most sunshine of the year in Gantour, Senegal, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in May in Gantour is 10h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Gantour, Senegal, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Gantour, Senegal

  • Average high temperature in May: 37.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (37.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 21.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (26.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Gantour, Senegal

  • Average pressure in May: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gantour, Senegal

  • Average wind speed in May: 17.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gantour, Senegal

  • Average humidity in May: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (22%).

Average rainfall in May
Gantour, Senegal

  • Average rainfall in May: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (68mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, May and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gantour, Senegal

  • Average rainfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gantour, Senegal

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • 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: 8h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gantour, Senegal

  • Average sunshine days in May: 30.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Gantour, Senegal

  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Gantour, Senegal

  • Average cloud cover in May: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Gantour, 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).