May weather forecastMahmouda, Senegal

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Mahmouda, is another very hot month, with an average temperature varying between 23.5°C (74.3°F) and 37.2°C (99°F).

Temperature

The onset of May brings an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 37.2°C (99°F), nearly matching the April temperature. Mahmouda reports a steady low-temperature average of 23.5°C (74.3°F) throughout May, revealing a large deviation from the daytime high.

Heat index

The heat index for May is appraised at a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. 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 extremely significant for children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
Perspiration, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. 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. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 51%.

Rainfall

In Mahmouda, in May, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.1 rainfall days, and 617mm (24.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:21. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:28 GMT.

Sunshine

March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.