Khombole weather in May
In May, Khombole sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 0 mm of rain across 0 wet days and about 12.7 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 72% of the time in May, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of May to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Khombole's 1st-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Khombole's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min
- 6:43 AM – 7:24 PM
- Cloud cover
- 26%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.33 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.0
- out of 10
Khombole is commune of Senegal.
- Density
- 3,142/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical May day in Khombole reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 15°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 32°C and 39°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and about 1°C warmer than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 19 |
| 2 | 36 | 19 |
| 3 | 36 | 20 |
| 4 | 36 | 20 |
| 5 | 36 | 20 |
| 6 | 36 | 20 |
| 7 | 36 | 20 |
| 8 | 36 | 20 |
| 9 | 36 | 20 |
| 10 | 36 | 20 |
| 11 | 36 | 20 |
| 12 | 36 | 20 |
| 13 | 36 | 20 |
| 14 | 35 | 20 |
| 15 | 35 | 20 |
| 16 | 35 | 20 |
| 17 | 35 | 20 |
| 18 | 35 | 20 |
| 19 | 35 | 20 |
| 20 | 35 | 20 |
| 21 | 35 | 20 |
| 22 | 35 | 21 |
| 23 | 35 | 21 |
| 24 | 35 | 21 |
| 25 | 35 | 21 |
| 26 | 35 | 21 |
| 27 | 35 | 21 |
| 28 | 35 | 21 |
| 29 | 35 | 21 |
| 30 | 35 | 21 |
| 31 | 35 | 21 |
How May really feels in Khombole
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Khombole weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 3rd-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 17° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.2 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 34° / 18° | 2 | 0.2 | 11.5 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 36° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 11.9 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 36° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 3.0 |
| May | 35° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 35° / 23° | 4 | 0.9 | 12.9 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 33° / 24° | 58 | 7.9 | 12.8 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 32° / 25° | 154 | 15.5 | 12.5 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 32° / 24° | 129 | 14.5 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 34° / 24° | 38 | 5.3 | 11.7 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 35° / 21° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.3 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 34° / 18° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.1 | 4.0 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 72% of the time in May, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 17%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 |
| Cloudier (%) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84 | 16 |
| 2 | 85 | 15 |
| 3 | 85 | 15 |
| 4 | 85 | 15 |
| 5 | 86 | 14 |
| 6 | 87 | 13 |
| 7 | 87 | 13 |
| 8 | 87 | 13 |
| 9 | 87 | 13 |
| 10 | 87 | 13 |
| 11 | 87 | 13 |
| 12 | 87 | 13 |
| 13 | 86 | 14 |
| 14 | 85 | 15 |
| 15 | 85 | 15 |
| 16 | 83 | 17 |
| 17 | 83 | 17 |
| 18 | 82 | 18 |
| 19 | 82 | 18 |
| 20 | 81 | 19 |
| 21 | 80 | 20 |
| 22 | 80 | 20 |
| 23 | 80 | 20 |
| 24 | 78 | 22 |
| 25 | 78 | 22 |
| 26 | 78 | 22 |
| 27 | 78 | 22 |
| 28 | 78 | 22 |
| 29 | 78 | 22 |
| 30 | 78 | 22 |
| 31 | 79 | 21 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Khombole gets around 0 mm of rain over 0 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 0% and peaks near 0% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 0 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the humid band about 49% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 32% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 49 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 33 | 31 |
| Muggy (%) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 55 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 35 | 49 | 8 | 0 |
| 2 | 7 | 34 | 51 | 8 | 0 |
| 3 | 7 | 33 | 51 | 9 | 0 |
| 4 | 6 | 32 | 52 | 10 | 0 |
| 5 | 6 | 30 | 53 | 11 | 0 |
| 6 | 6 | 29 | 52 | 12 | 1 |
| 7 | 6 | 28 | 52 | 13 | 1 |
| 8 | 5 | 27 | 53 | 14 | 1 |
| 9 | 5 | 25 | 53 | 16 | 1 |
| 10 | 5 | 24 | 53 | 17 | 1 |
| 11 | 4 | 22 | 54 | 19 | 1 |
| 12 | 4 | 20 | 55 | 20 | 1 |
| 13 | 4 | 18 | 54 | 22 | 2 |
| 14 | 3 | 17 | 54 | 24 | 2 |
| 15 | 3 | 15 | 54 | 26 | 2 |
| 16 | 3 | 13 | 55 | 27 | 2 |
| 17 | 2 | 12 | 54 | 29 | 3 |
| 18 | 2 | 10 | 54 | 31 | 3 |
| 19 | 2 | 9 | 54 | 32 | 3 |
| 20 | 2 | 8 | 53 | 34 | 3 |
| 21 | 1 | 7 | 52 | 36 | 4 |
| 22 | 1 | 7 | 50 | 38 | 4 |
| 23 | 1 | 6 | 49 | 40 | 4 |
| 24 | 1 | 5 | 47 | 42 | 4 |
| 25 | 1 | 5 | 45 | 44 | 5 |
| 26 | 1 | 4 | 43 | 46 | 5 |
| 27 | 1 | 4 | 41 | 48 | 6 |
| 28 | 1 | 4 | 39 | 50 | 7 |
| 29 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 52 | 8 |
| 30 | 1 | 3 | 33 | 54 | 9 |
| 31 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 55 | 10 |
Wind in May
Winds average 14 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 16 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | light breeze |
| 2 | 16 | light breeze |
| 3 | 16 | light breeze |
| 4 | 16 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 13 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 12 | light breeze |
| 31 | 12 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of May to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:48 AM to 6:40 AM, and sunset from 7:20 PM to 7:28 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:28 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 6:48 | 7:20 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 6:48 | 7:20 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 6:47 | 7:20 |
| 4 | 12.6 | 6:47 | 7:20 |
| 5 | 12.6 | 6:46 | 7:21 |
| 6 | 12.6 | 6:46 | 7:21 |
| 7 | 12.6 | 6:46 | 7:21 |
| 8 | 12.6 | 6:45 | 7:21 |
| 9 | 12.6 | 6:45 | 7:22 |
| 10 | 12.6 | 6:44 | 7:22 |
| 11 | 12.6 | 6:44 | 7:22 |
| 12 | 12.6 | 6:44 | 7:22 |
| 13 | 12.7 | 6:43 | 7:23 |
| 14 | 12.7 | 6:43 | 7:23 |
| 15 | 12.7 | 6:43 | 7:23 |
| 16 | 12.7 | 6:43 | 7:24 |
| 17 | 12.7 | 6:42 | 7:24 |
| 18 | 12.7 | 6:42 | 7:24 |
| 19 | 12.7 | 6:42 | 7:24 |
| 20 | 12.7 | 6:42 | 7:25 |
| 21 | 12.7 | 6:41 | 7:25 |
| 22 | 12.7 | 6:41 | 7:25 |
| 23 | 12.7 | 6:41 | 7:26 |
| 24 | 12.8 | 6:41 | 7:26 |
| 25 | 12.8 | 6:41 | 7:26 |
| 26 | 12.8 | 6:41 | 7:27 |
| 27 | 12.8 | 6:40 | 7:27 |
| 28 | 12.8 | 6:40 | 7:27 |
| 29 | 12.8 | 6:40 | 7:28 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 6:40 | 7:28 |
| 31 | 12.8 | 6:40 | 7:28 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 7.33 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.16 kWh/m² to a high of 7.34 kWh/m² in April across the year — May's 7.33 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Khombole
In May, Khombole sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Khombole sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Khombole sees dust haze year-round, heaviest in June.
Is May a good time to visit Khombole?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Khombole. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Khombole in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Khombole sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Khombole in May
The nearest coast averages about 22°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 48 km away) is warmest in September at about 28°C and coldest in February near 19°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Apr 17 to Jan 26 — about 9.4 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 23 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 19 | Cool |
| Mar | 19 | Cool |
| Apr | 20 | Cool |
| May | 22 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 25 | Warm |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Warm |
| Sep | 28 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 26 | Warm |
| Dec | 23 | Refreshing |
UV index in Khombole in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Khombole peaks around March 18 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 7 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Khombole in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Khombole is worst in February — around 104 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.8× the cleanest month (August, 37 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 103 | 104 | 80 | 60 | 57 | 74 | 49 | 37 | 45 | 66 | 69 | 96 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 103 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 104 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 80 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 60 | Unhealthy |
| May | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 74 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 49 | Poor |
| Aug | 37 | Poor |
| Sep | 45 | Poor |
| Oct | 66 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 96 | Unhealthy |
Where is Khombole?
Khombole sits at 14.8°N, 16.7°W, 23 m above sea level, in Senegal. The nearest listed city is Kbombole, 1.0 km away.
Topography around Khombole
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Khombole.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Khombole has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 15 m around an average of 14 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 79 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 144 m.
The land around Khombole is covered by cropland (63%) and grassland (25%) within 3 km, cropland (66%) and grassland (28%) within 16 km, and cropland (41%), grassland (26%) and water (25%) within 80 km.
Senegal travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / E / K
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 36% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,955
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 27%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.3
- per 100k, 2015
- Road deaths
- 23.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 442
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Khombole (14.7636°, -16.6916°, elevation 23 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).