May weather forecastLambaye, Senegal
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Lambaye, is also a scorching month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.2°C (70.2°F) and an average high of 41.4°C (106.5°F).Temperature
May, known for its average high temperature of 41.4°C (106.5°F) and an average low temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F), is the warmest month.Heat index
Throughout May, the heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 53°C (127.4°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. 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 are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.
Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Lambaye 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
In Lambaye, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 49min.On the first day of May in Lambaye, 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.
Sunshine
With an average of 10h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
April through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Lambaye. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average UV index of 8 in May transforms into this advice:
Without constant care, eyes and skin might suffer damage in a short time. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Lambaye, 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
Lambaye, 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
Lambaye, 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
Lambaye, 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
Lambaye, 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
Lambaye, 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
Lambaye, 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
Lambaye, 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
Lambaye, 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
Lambaye, 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
Lambaye, 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).
