May weather forecastBalfai, Bhutan

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Balfai, Bhutan, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.8°C (92.8°F) and min 22.5°C (72.5°F).

Temperature

Balfai's temperature records reveal May as the warmest month, marked by average highs of 33.8°C (92.8°F) and lows of 22.5°C (72.5°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is estimated at a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Beware: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are on the cards. Heatstroke could result from sustained physical activity.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. 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 'apparent temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Balfai is 70%.

Rainfall

In Balfai, Bhutan, in May, during 25.8 rainfall days, 164mm (6.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Balfai, Bhutan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 198.1 days and collects up to 1687mm (66.42") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Balfai is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of May in Balfai, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:59 and sunset at 18:43 +06.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Balfai, Bhutan, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Balfai, Bhutan, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.