May weather forecast
Baidyabati, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is another torrid month in Baidyabati, India, with an average temperature varying between 28°C (82.4°F) and 38.8°C (101.8°F).

Temperature

The initiation of May sees an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 38.8°C (101.8°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. Baidyabati records a consistent low-temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) during May nights.

Heat index

In May, the heat index is estimated at a burning hot 59°C (138.2°F). Warning: These weather conditions are seen as highly hazardous, and heatstroke is imminent.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Baidyabati, India, is 61%.

Rainfall

In Baidyabati, India, in May, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 79mm (3.11") of accumulated precipitation. In Baidyabati, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158 days and collects up to 856mm (33.7") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:03 am and sunset at 6:03 pm. On the last day of May, in Baidyabati, sunrise is at 4:51 am and sunset at 6:17 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 11.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 8 transforms into the following advice:
Protection is paramount; otherwise, swift harm can come to the skin and eyes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.