Senegal Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Senegal experiences warm weather with an average temperature of 24.9°C (76.8°F), ranging between daily highs of 28.3°C (83.0°F) and nightly lows of 22.9°C (73.2°F). The temperature feels similar, with a daily average of 25.3°C (77.6°F). May marks the beginning of the rainy season in Senegal, with an average precipitation of 0.02mm (0.001 inches) and a precipitation probability of 9.7% over 6 days. The most common type of precipitation is rain, which covers the country 50% of the time. The weather is often partly cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 58.6%. Winds in Senegal during May are moderate, with an average speed of 28.4 km/h (17.7 mph) and gusts of up to 44.6 km/h (27.8 mph). The humidity is relatively high, averaging 79.5%. May in Senegal offers 11.2 hours of daylight, with the sun rising at around 6:42 am and setting at approximately 7:30 pm. The visibility is good, with an average of 11.2 km (6.9 miles). The UV index is high, reaching 9.7, which poses a severe risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure.
What is the temperature in Senegal in May?
Average air temperature in Senegal is 24.9°C (76.8°F) in May. The outside temperature in Senegal feels like 25.3°C (77.6°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 28.3°C (83°F) and feels like 30.1°C (86.2°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 22.9°C (73.2°F) which feels like 22.9°C (73.2°F).
How hot is Senegal in May?
The hot temperature in May in Senegal rises to 36°C (96.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 79.5% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 39.7 °C (103.5°F). The average maximum temp in Senegal is 28.3°C (103.5°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Senegal in May?
The coldest temp in Senegal in May drops to 21.4°C (70.5°F) during the cold nights. With 28.4km/h (17.7mph) winds and 79.5% humidity it feels like 21.4°C (70.5°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 22.9°C (73.2°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Senegal in May?
Yes, it rains for 6 days in Senegal in May averaging 0.02 mm of precipitation. Senegal has a 9.7% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Senegal throughout May?
Senegal has 0.02 mm (0 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 6 days out of the entire month.
Is Senegal windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Senegal during May is 28.4km/h (17.7mph) and average windgust is 44.6km/h (27.7mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 33.5km/h (20.8mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Senegal in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from West direction in Senegal.
What are the humidity levels in Senegal in May?
The average humidity levels in Senegal in May are 79.5%. Daily humidity levels in Senegal range from 71.6% to 83.9% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Senegal in May?
Senegal has 12 hours 48 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Senegal in May is at 6:42:20 and the sunset is at 19:30:52.
What is the cloud coverage in Senegal in May?
Clouds cover 58.6% of the sky on average throughout May in Senegal. The cloud coverage ranges from 7.6% to 96.5% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Senegal?
The average UV index in Senegal is 9.7 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 8 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Senegal in May?
The average solar radiation is 296.7 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Senegal during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 211.3 W/m2 to 331.2 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Senegal?
The average solar energy during May in Senegal is 25.6 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 18.2 MJ/m2, to 28.6 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Senegal in May?
Yes, there is a 9.2% risk for severe weather in Senegal in May.
What is the air pressure in Senegal in May?
On average the air pressure in Senegal in May is 1011.7 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1009.6 mb to 1015.2 mb.
What is the visibility in Senegal in May?
The average daylight visibility in Senegal in May is 11.2 km (6.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.6 km (6 miles) to 14.9 km (9.3 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Senegal in May?
The average dew point in Senegal during May is 21°C (69.8°F).
Where is the data for Senegal climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Senegal in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- LEOPOLD SEDAR SENGHOR INTERNATIONAL, SG
- GOOY