May weather forecastPalene, Senegal
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is also a blisteringly hot month in Palene, Senegal, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.4°C (106.5°F) and 21.2°C (70.2°F).Temperature
May tends to be the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 41.4°C (106.5°F) and a low of 21.2°C (70.2°F).Heat index
In May, the heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 53°C (127.4°F). Notice: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued strenuous activity might lead to heatstroke.Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.
Humidity
In Palene, the average relative humidity in May is 41%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 1.7 days. Throughout May, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated. In Palene, 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 50min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:23. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:32 GMT.
Sunshine
May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are April through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 8 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Be sure to take precautions. Without protection, skin might suffer damage quickly. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Palene, 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
Palene, 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
Palene, 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
Palene, 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
Palene, 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
Palene, 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
Palene, 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
Palene, 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
Palene, 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
Palene, 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
Palene, 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).
