May weather forecast
Ouakam, Senegal

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Ouakam, Senegal, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 23°C (73.4°F).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, Ouakam records an average high-temperature of a warm 23°C (73.4°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. In Ouakam, the month of May records an average minimum temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F), a slight dip from the daily highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In May, in Ouakam, the rain falls for 1.7 days. Throughout May, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 53.1 rainfall days, and 235mm (9.25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 19:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:35 GMT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Ouakam are April and May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Ouakam. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Ouakam?
In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Ouakam, Senegal, are 23°C (73.4°F) and 21.3°C (70.3°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in May in Ouakam?
The average relative humidity in May in Ouakam, Senegal, is 80%.
How many days does it rain in May in Ouakam?
In Ouakam, in May, during 1.7 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May in Ouakam?
The average day length in May in Ouakam, Senegal, is 12h and 49min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Ouakam?
On the first day of May in Ouakam, Senegal, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 19:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:35 GMT.
What is the month with the most sunshine in Ouakam?
April and May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Ouakam have in May?
In Ouakam, Senegal, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.9h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ouakam?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
How high is the UV index in May in Ouakam?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in May - Ouakam, Senegal
Average temperature in May
Ouakam, Senegal
  • Average high temperature in May: 23°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (29°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is April (22.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 21.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (20.2°C).

Average pressure in May - Ouakam, Senegal
Average pressure in May
Ouakam, Senegal
  • Average pressure in May: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Ouakam, Senegal
Average wind speed in May
Ouakam, Senegal
  • Average wind speed in May: 22.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (27.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (15.2km/h).

Average humidity in May - Ouakam, Senegal
Average humidity in May
Ouakam, Senegal
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (59%).

Average rainfall in May - Ouakam, Senegal
Average rainfall in May
Ouakam, Senegal
  • Average rainfall in May: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (88mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Ouakam, Senegal
Average rainfall days in May
Ouakam, Senegal
  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and March (0.3 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ouakam, Senegal
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ouakam, Senegal
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 5min

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: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May - Ouakam, Senegal
Average sunshine days in May
Ouakam, Senegal
  • Average sunshine days in May: 28.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (30.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.3 days).

Average UV index in May - Ouakam, Senegal
Average UV index in May
Ouakam, Senegal
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May - Ouakam, Senegal
Average cloud cover in May
Ouakam, Senegal
  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May - Ouakam, Senegal
Average visibility in May
Ouakam, 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).

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