May weather forecastAgonda, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Agonda, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.9°C (78.6°F) and max 33.3°C (91.9°F).

Temperature

Agonda marks the onset of May with an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.3°C (91.9°F), subtly divergent from April's 33.8°C (92.8°F). During the month of May, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 25.9°C (78.6°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in May is estimated at a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Be careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may result from extended activity.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. 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 are particularly important for 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.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Agonda, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Agonda, during May, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Agonda, India, there are 152.1 rainfall days, and 1372mm (54.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

May is the month with the warmest seawater in Agonda, India, with an average sea temperature of 30°C (86°F).
Note: One could feel the lack of refreshing sensation when in waters above 30°C (86°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 6:51 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:00 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Agonda, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Agonda are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. 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. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be alert! The reflection of water and sand augments UV radiation intensity.