May weather forecast
Adambakkam, India

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.