May weather forecastNdiogop, Senegal

May

Weather in May

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

Temperature

Ndiogop's warmest weather arrives in May, when temperatures average a high of 41.4°C (106.5°F) and a low of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is computed to be a burning hot 53°C (127.4°F). Beware: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are on the cards. Heatstroke could result from sustained physical activity.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Ndiogop, the average relative humidity in May is 41%.

Rainfall

In Ndiogop, in May, it is raining for 1.7 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation. 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 is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:21. On the last day of May, in Ndiogop, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:30 GMT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Ndiogop, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ndiogop are April through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 suggests this advice:
Always be mindful of protection. The risk of damage to skin and eyes is significant if neglected. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The temperatures in Ndiogop, Senegal, reach their highest averages in May, with highs of 41.4°C (106.5°F) and lows of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

The high-temperature in Ndiogop, Senegal, during May is 41.4°C (106.5°F) and the low-temperature is 21.2°C (70.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is computed to be 53°C (127.4°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 41%.

In May, the rain falls for 1.7 days. Throughout May, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 49min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:21. On the last day of the month, in Ndiogop, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:30 GMT.

May has the most sunshine of the year in Ndiogop, Senegal, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in May in Ndiogop is 10h.

April through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.

In Ndiogop, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

40.9°C

41.4°C

39.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16km/h

15.1km/h

14.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

28.9

29.1

23.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

14%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in May
Ndiogop, 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
Ndiogop, 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
Ndiogop, 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
Ndiogop, 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
Ndiogop, 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
Ndiogop, 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
Ndiogop, 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
Ndiogop, 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
Ndiogop, 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
Ndiogop, 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
Ndiogop, 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).