May weather forecastArcot, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Arcot, is another very hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.5°C (83.3°F) and max 39.8°C (103.6°F).

Temperature

Arcot witnesses the warmest weather in May, with temperatures averaging a high of 39.8°C (103.6°F) and a low of 28.5°C (83.3°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 52°C (125.6°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 47%.

Rainfall

In Arcot, during May, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.7 rainfall days, and 600mm (23.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Arcot, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 6:27 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 6:35 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 11.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Arcot are April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 8 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Immediate precautions are necessary; otherwise, skin and eyes might get damaged quickly. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.