May weather forecastAdambakkam, India

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Adambakkam, is a sweltering month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.8°C (98.2°F) and 29.4°C (84.9°F).

Temperature

The average temperatures reach their apex in May, averaging 36.8°C (98.2°F) at the high end and 29.4°C (84.9°F) at the low end.

Heat index

The heat index in May is estimated at a life-threatening hot 52°C (125.6°F). Stay alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a likely outcome of ongoing activity.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

In Adambakkam, the average relative humidity in May is 62%.

Rainfall

In Adambakkam, during May, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.2 rainfall days, and 825mm (32.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Adambakkam, India, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 6:32 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine.

UV index

April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Adambakkam. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 8 translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure you act responsibly. Without precautions, skin and eyes can suffer. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Updated: Jun 23, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Adambakkam's May weather reaches an average high of 36.8°C (98.2°F) and an average low of 29.4°C (84.9°F), making it the warmest month.

In Adambakkam, 36.8°C (98.2°F) is the average high-temperature and 29.4°C (84.9°F) is the average low-temperature during May. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in May is estimated at 52°C (125.6°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.

In May, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout May, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in May is 12h and 44min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 6:32 pm IST.

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Adambakkam is 11.8h.

The months with the highest UV index are April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

In Adambakkam, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

34.8°C

36.8°C

35.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

17.3km/h

18.4km/h

18.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

25.3

21.6

8.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Adambakkam, India

Average high temperature in May: 36.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (36.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.9°C).

Average low temperature in May: 29.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Adambakkam, India

Average pressure in May: 1005.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1004.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Adambakkam, India

Average wind speed in May: 17.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (11.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Adambakkam, India

Average humidity in May: 62%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (58%).

Average rainfall in May
Adambakkam, India

Average rainfall in May: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (191mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (6mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Adambakkam, India

Average rainfall days in May: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Adambakkam, India

Average daylight in May: 12h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in May: 11h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Adambakkam, India

Average sunshine days in May: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (3.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Adambakkam, India

Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June and July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Adambakkam, India

Average cloud cover in May: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May
Adambakkam, India

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).