May weather forecastNgoye, Senegal

May

Weather in May

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

Temperature

In Ngoye, temperatures reach their average annual highs in May, measuring 41.4°C (106.5°F) and a minimum average of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

May's mean heat index is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 53°C (127.4°F). Prudent: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heatstroke becomes imminent with sustained exertion.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Ngoye is 41%.

Rainfall

In Ngoye, during May, the rain falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Ngoye, during the entire year, the rain falls for 68 days and collects up to 285mm (11.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:22. On the last day of May, in Ngoye, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:31 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

April through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Ngoye. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 8 during May translates into the following directions:
Protection should always be a priority. Skin and eyes are vulnerable without it. 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. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Ngoye, May is known for its average highest temperatures, reaching a high of 41.4°C (106.5°F) and a low of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

The high-temperature in Ngoye, 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. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in May is evaluated at 53°C (127.4°F).

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

In Ngoye, Senegal, in May, it is raining for 1.7 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation.

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

On the first day of May in Ngoye, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:31 GMT.

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

In Ngoye, the average sunshine duration in May is 10h.

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

In Ngoye, Senegal, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from 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
Ngoye, 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
Ngoye, 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
Ngoye, 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
Ngoye, 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
Ngoye, 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
Ngoye, 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
Ngoye, 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
Ngoye, 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
Ngoye, 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
Ngoye, 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
Ngoye, 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).