May weather forecastPodor, Senegal
May
Weather in May
In May, Podor, Senegal witnesses a gradual transition toward its peak summer season. The growing heat is accompanied by a palpable increase in humidity levels. Additionally, the length of daylight starts to plateau, hinting at the approaching summer solstice. A notable change is the rise in temperature highs, with May registering up to 42.5°C (108.5°F). As summer’s grip strengthens, it's important to be prepared for the increasingly harsh weather conditions.Temperature
Podor, Senegal, reaches its highest average temperatures in May, measuring 42.5°C (108.5°F) at the peak and 24.6°C (76.3°F) at the lowest.Humidity
In Podor, the average relative humidity in May is 25%.Rainfall
In Podor, in May, during 0.7 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Podor, there are 37.4 rainfall days, and 91mm (3.58") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 12h and 55min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of May, in Podor, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 19:29 GMT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Podor are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Protection should always be a priority. Skin and eyes are vulnerable without it. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Podor, Senegal
- Average high temperature in May: 42.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (42.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 24.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is September (28.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°C).
Average pressure in May
Podor, Senegal
- Average pressure in May: 1009.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1009.5mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Podor, Senegal
- Average wind speed in May: 18.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (14.3km/h).
Average humidity in May
Podor, Senegal
- Average humidity in May: 25%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (16%).
Average rainfall in May
Podor, Senegal
- Average rainfall in May: 1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (35mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Podor, Senegal
- Average rainfall days in May: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.1 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Podor, Senegal
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are March, April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Podor, Senegal
- Average sunshine days in May: 29.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Podor, Senegal
- Average UV index in May: 8
The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in May
Podor, Senegal
- Average cloud cover in May: 7
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in May
Podor, 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).
