May weather forecast
Kaïga, Senegal

May, the last month of the spring in Kaïga, is also a blisteringly hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.4°C (106.5°F) and 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

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).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is estimated at a burning hot 53°C (127.4°F). Be alert: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a threat with sustained physical activity.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 41%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 1.7 days. Throughout May, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 68 rainfall days, and 285mm (11.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Kaïga, Senegal, is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:29 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Kaïga 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 reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 during May translates into the following recommendations:
It is essential to prioritize protection. Unprotected skin and eyes can suffer rapid harm. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.