May weather forecast
Hanguranketa, Sri Lanka

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Hanguranketa, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 21.8°C (71.2°F) and 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during May registers at a still tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. During the month of May, the temperature falls to an average of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

May's average heat index is appraised at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Hanguranketa is 80%.

Rainfall

In Hanguranketa, in May, during 28.6 rainfall days, 163mm (6.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hanguranketa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.4 days and collects up to 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Hanguranketa is 12h and 27min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:20 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Hanguranketa is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Hanguranketa are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.