May weather forecast
Chandannagar, India

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Chandannagar, is another torrid month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28°C (82.4°F) and 38.8°C (101.8°F).

Temperature

The dawn of May sees an average high-temperature of a still torrid 38.8°C (101.8°F), subtly contrasting with April's 39.3°C (102.7°F). Chandannagar cools down to an average low-temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) throughout the month of May.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 58°C (136.4°F). Warning: These weather conditions are understood as overly dangerous, heatstroke is inevitable.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. 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 extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young ones often do not realize the necessity to rest and replenish their fluids. Thirst is a delayed indication of dehydration - keeping hydrated, particularly in prolonged physical activity, is crucial.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. 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. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Chandannagar, the average relative humidity in May is 60%.

Rainfall

In Chandannagar, in May, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 33mm (1.3") of accumulated precipitation. In Chandannagar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126 days and collects up to 338mm (13.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Chandannagar, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:03 am and sunset at 6:03 pm. On the last day of May, in Chandannagar, India, sunrise is at 4:51 am and sunset at 6:17 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.4h of sunshine.

UV index

March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Chandannagar. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 8 in May translates into the following instructions:
Take special precautions, as unprotected skin can be damaged and can burn quickly. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.