May weather forecastMandina, Senegal

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a sweltering month in Mandina, Senegal, with an average temperature varying between 23.5°C (74.3°F) and 37.2°C (99°F).

Temperature

May ushers in an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 37.2°C (99°F), aligning closely with the preceding month. Mandina experiences a significant reduction from daytime highs with an average low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F) in May.

Heat index

May's heat index is computed to be a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Mandina is 51%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Mandina, Senegal, is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of May in Mandina, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:27 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Mandina. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May translates into these guidelines:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. 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. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.