May weather forecast
Alinjivakkam, India

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Alinjivakkam, is another very hot month, with an average temperature varying between 37.2°C (99°F) and 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

Alinjivakkam's temperatures peak on average in May, reaching 37.2°C (99°F) at their highest and 29.5°C (85.1°F) at their lowest.

Heat index

May's heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 53°C (127.4°F). Mindful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are to be expected. Extended physical effort might result in heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. 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.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 61%.

Rainfall

In Alinjivakkam, in May, during 6.8 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Alinjivakkam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.8 days and collects up to 735mm (28.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Alinjivakkam, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 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. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 8 in May interprets into the following advice:
Always use protective measures; unprotected skin might suffer damage in a short span. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. 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.