May weather forecastKanel, Senegal

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Kanel, is also a blisteringly hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.7°C (108.9°F) and an average low of 28.8°C (83.8°F).

Temperature

May temperatures tend to peak at an average high of 42.7°C (108.9°F) and dip to a low of 28.8°C (83.8°F).

Humidity

In Kanel, Senegal, the average relative humidity in May is 17%.

Rainfall

In Kanel, during May, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 37.6 rainfall days, and 124mm (4.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kanel, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 51min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 19:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 19:20 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are March through June and October, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 9. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 9 during May morphs into the following directions:
Always be mindful of protection. The risk of damage to skin and eyes is significant if neglected. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Regularly apply and reapply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30 every two hours, or straight after swimming or an outdoor activity.

Frequently asked questions

The month of May sees the average highest temperatures, reaching 42.7°C (108.9°F) at the peak and 28.8°C (83.8°F) at the low.

An average high-temperature, in May, in Kanel, is 42.7°C (108.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 28.8°C (83.8°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 17%.

In Kanel, in May, it is raining for 1 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation.

In Kanel, the average day length in May is 12h and 51min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 19:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 19:20 GMT.

March through June and October, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.9h.

The months with the highest UV index are April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 9.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 9. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Kanel, Senegal

  • Average high temperature in May: 42.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (42.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 28.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (29.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Kanel, Senegal

  • Average pressure in May: 1008.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kanel, Senegal

  • Average wind speed in May: 15.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kanel, Senegal

  • Average humidity in May: 17%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (13%).

Average rainfall in May
Kanel, Senegal

  • Average rainfall in May: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (57mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kanel, Senegal

  • Average rainfall days in May: 1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (10.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 54min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April, May, June and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kanel, Senegal

  • Average sunshine days in May: 30.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (18.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Kanel, Senegal

  • Average UV index in May: 9

The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Kanel, Senegal

  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Kanel, 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).