May weather forecastGuitire, Senegal

May

Weather in May

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

Temperature

In Guitire, Senegal, the peak temperatures are generally noted in May, averaging a high of 41.4°C (106.5°F) and a low of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 53°C (127.4°F). Beware: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are very likely. Heatstroke is imminent with prolonged activity.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Guitire, in May, during 1.7 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 68 rainfall days, and 285mm (11.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:23. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:32 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 transforms into these recommendations:
Being careless can result in skin and eye damage. Always take the necessary safety measures. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The temperatures reach their highest averages in May, with highs of 41.4°C (106.5°F) and lows of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41.4°C (106.5°F) and a low-temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 53°C (127.4°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 41%.

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

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

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:32 GMT.

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

In Guitire, 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.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health threat from exposure to the Sun's 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
Guitire, 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
Guitire, 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
Guitire, 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
Guitire, 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
Guitire, 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
Guitire, 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
Guitire, 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
Guitire, 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
Guitire, 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
Guitire, 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
Guitire, 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).