May weather forecast
Touba, Senegal

The last month of the spring, May, is another very hot month in Touba, Senegal, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.1°C (98.8°F) and min 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Temperature

In Touba, the average high-temperature in May is almost the same as in April - a still very hot 37.1°C (98.8°F). The average low-temperature, in Touba, is 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in May is computed to be a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Be wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are highly anticipated. With continued activity, heatstroke is very likely.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel', 'feels like', 'felt air temperature', or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. This effect is subjective, depending on the activity and individual's heat perception influenced by various reasons (wind, differences in body mass, height, and shape, clothing). Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. If the body can not disperse the excessive heat and body temperature reaches conditions of hyperthermia, above 37.5°C (99.5°F) to 38.3°C (100.9°F), thermal conditions are potentially life-threatening.

Humidity

In Touba, the average relative humidity in May is 47%.

Rainfall

January, February, May and December are months without rainfall in Touba.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of May in Touba, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 19:29 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Touba is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in May interpret into the following advice:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.