May weather forecast
Farakka, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is another torrid month in Farakka, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.7°C (101.7°F) and min 27.7°C (81.9°F).

Temperature

Farakka's weather in May, with an average high-temperature of a still torrid 38.7°C (101.7°F), subtly shifts from April's 38.8°C (101.8°F). An average nighttime temperature of 27.7°C (81.9°F) is noted in Farakka during the month of May.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is appraised at a blazing hot 53°C (127.4°F). Stay alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a likely outcome of ongoing activity.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 54%.

Rainfall

In Farakka, in May, during 12.2 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123.8 rainfall days, and 569mm (22.4") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Farakka is 13h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 6:08 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:49 am and sunset at 6:23 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.3h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 8 leads to the following instructions:
Always take precautions; unprotected eyes and skin can be damaged rapidly. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.