May weather forecastSassar, Senegal

May

Weather in May

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

Temperature

Sassar registers the highest average temperatures during the month of May, with peaks of 41.4°C (106.5°F) and lows of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

May's average heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 53°C (127.4°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 41%.

Rainfall

In Sassar, in May, during 1.7 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sassar, 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 May, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:31 GMT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, 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. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 in May translates into this advice:
Always safeguard yourself; without protection, skin and eyes can get damaged instantly. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

May, recording an average high temperature of 41.4°C (106.5°F) and a low temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F), is Sassar's warmest month.

In May, in Sassar, the average high-temperature is 41.4°C (106.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 21.2°C (70.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in May is calculated to be 53°C (127.4°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 41%.

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

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

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:31 GMT.

With an average of 10h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Sassar.

The average sunshine duration in May in Sassar is 10h.

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

In Sassar, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unsafe 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
Sassar, 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
Sassar, 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
Sassar, 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
Sassar, 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
Sassar, 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
Sassar, 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
Sassar, 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
Sassar, 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
Sassar, 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
Sassar, 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
Sassar, 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).