May weather forecast
Bankapur, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is also a sweltering month in Bankapur, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.1°C (75.4°F) and 36.4°C (97.5°F).

Temperature

The commencement of May introduces an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 36.4°C (97.5°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. A dramatic downturn marks the May nights, with lows averaging at a warm 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 49°C (120.2°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 59%.

Rainfall

In Bankapur, in May, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 50mm (1.97") of accumulated precipitation. In Bankapur, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.2 days and collects up to 550mm (21.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Bankapur is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 6:55 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Bankapur is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during May morphs into the following directions:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.