May weather forecastMonka, Bhutan

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Monka, Bhutan, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.1°C (73.6°F) and an average high of 33.9°C (93°F).

Temperature

Monka notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.9°C (93°F) in May, displaying minor variation from April. Monka reports an average low-temperature of 23.1°C (73.6°F) during the nights of May.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Keep guard: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued activity increases the risk of heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In Monka, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

In Monka, in May, it is raining for 25.2 days, with typically 300mm (11.81") of accumulated precipitation. In Monka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178 days and collects up to 1872mm (73.7") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Monka is 13h and 30min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:00 and sunset at 18:45 +06.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

UV index

April, May, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Monka. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.