May weather forecastNdoukoumane, Senegal

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ndoukoumane, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.1°C (70°F) and an average high of 33.3°C (91.9°F).

Temperature

The advent of May brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.3°C (91.9°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. May's nights in Ndoukoumane exhibit a sharp contrast from day highs, with an average temperature of 21.1°C (70°F).

Heat index

The heat index for May is appraised at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Ndoukoumane is 57%.

Rainfall

In Ndoukoumane, Senegal, in May, it is raining for 1.4 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation. In Ndoukoumane, during the entire year, the rain falls for 55.9 days and collects up to 220mm (8.66") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Ndoukoumane, Senegal, is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of May in Ndoukoumane, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:33 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Ndoukoumane, Senegal, is May, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

January through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.