May weather forecast
Aruppukkottai, India

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Aruppukkottai, is also a fiery hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.1°C (84.4°F) and 38.4°C (101.1°F).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 38.4°C (101.1°F) and a low of 29.1°C (84.4°F), May stands out as the warmest month.

Heat index

May's mean heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 50°C (122°F). Be prepared: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Continued activity may lead to heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. 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 50%.

Rainfall

In Aruppukkottai, in May, during 7.1 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Aruppukkottai, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.1 days and collects up to 594mm (23.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Aruppukkottai, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of May in Aruppukkottai, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 6:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 6:34 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.1h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

March through August, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Aruppukkottai, India. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 translates into these guidelines:
Remember to safeguard yourself. Rapid damage can occur to skin and eyes without protection. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.