May weather forecastSokone, Senegal

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a blistering month in Sokone, Senegal, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.4°C (72.3°F) and an average high of 41.3°C (106.3°F).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, the average high-temperature rests at a still extremely hot 41.3°C (106.3°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. A significant drop from the day's peak to an average low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F) is noted during the nights in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Sokone is 39%.

Rainfall

In Sokone, in May, during 1.7 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 75.6 rainfall days, and 317mm (12.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Sokone is 12h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:21. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:30 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Sokone, Senegal, are March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 8 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Being unprotected puts skin and eyes at risk of rapid damage. Always be safe. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Sokone, records 41.3°C (106.3°F), while the low-temperature is 22.4°C (72.3°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Sokone, Senegal, is 39%.

In Sokone, in May, during 1.7 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Sokone, the average day length in May is 12h and 46min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:21. On the last day of the month, in Sokone, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:30 GMT.

The month with the most sunshine in Sokone is May, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in May is 10h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Sokone is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Sokone, Senegal

  • Average high temperature in May: 41.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (33.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 22.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (25.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Sokone, Senegal

  • Average pressure in May: 1010.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Sokone, Senegal

  • Average wind speed in May: 12.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (8.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Sokone, Senegal

  • Average humidity in May: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (16%).

Average rainfall in May
Sokone, Senegal

  • Average rainfall in May: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (128mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Sokone, Senegal

  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and December (0.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sokone, Senegal

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
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 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sokone, Senegal

  • Average sunshine days in May: 28.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Sokone, Senegal

  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in May
Sokone, Senegal

  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Sokone, Senegal

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (9km).