May weather forecastGap, Senegal

May

Weather in May

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

Temperature

Gap's warmest weather arrives in May, when temperatures average a high of 41.4°C (106.5°F) and a low of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is appraised at a burning hot 53°C (127.4°F). Eyes open: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Prolonged exertion could lead to heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. 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.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gap, during May, the rain falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Gap, Senegal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 68 days and collects up to 285mm (11.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Gap is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of May in Gap, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:31 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Gap.

UV index

April through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Gap. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 translates into these guidelines:
Without adequate protection, skin and eyes might suffer damage. Ensure precautions are in place. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Gap experiences its average highest temperatures in May, reaching a peak of 41.4°C (106.5°F) and a minimum of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

The high-temperature during May is 41.4°C (106.5°F) and the low-temperature is 21.2°C (70.2°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 53°C (127.4°F).

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

In Gap, 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 06:42 and sunset at 19:23. On the last day of the month, in Gap, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:31 GMT.

With an average of 10h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Gap.

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 in Gap, Senegal, is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health threat 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
Gap, 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
Gap, 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
Gap, 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
Gap, 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
Gap, 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
Gap, 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
Gap, 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
Gap, 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
Gap, 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
Gap, 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
Gap, 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).