May weather forecastBargachia, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Bargachia, is another very hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.2°C (82.8°F) and max 38.8°C (101.8°F).

Temperature

May's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still torrid 38.8°C (101.8°F) from April. During May, the temperature is averaged to a low of 28.2°C (82.8°F) at night.

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is computed to be a burning hot 59°C (138.2°F). Warning: These weather conditions are classified as very perilous, with heatstroke on the horizon.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Bargachia, in May, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 116.1 rainfall days, and 378mm (14.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Bargachia is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:04 am and sunset at 6:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:52 am and sunset at 6:18 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.5h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Bargachia.

UV index

March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 in May translates into this advice:
Always safeguard yourself; without protection, skin and eyes can get damaged instantly. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.