May weather forecast
Cooch Behar, India

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Cooch Behar, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.9°C (93°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

As May takes its course, Cooch Behar's average high-temperature registers at a still hot 33.9°C (93°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Cooch Behar records a steady low-temperature average of 23.3°C (73.9°F) during May.

Heat index

The heat index in May is estimated at a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely to occur. Prolonged exertion can lead to heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Cooch Behar is 70%.

Rainfall

In Cooch Behar, in May, during 24.3 rainfall days, 242mm (9.53") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cooch Behar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.9 days and collects up to 1799mm (70.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 4:54 am and sunset at 6:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:39 am and sunset at 6:20 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 10.9h of sunshine.

UV index

March through May, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Cooch Behar. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.