May weather forecastBirur, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Birur, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 22.2°C (72°F) and 34.1°C (93.4°F).

Temperature

With the transition into May, Birur notes an average high-temperature of a hot 34.1°C (93.4°F), closely resembling April. During the month of May, Birur's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 22.2°C (72°F).

Heat index

May's mean heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Be prepared: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Continued activity may lead to heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. 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 Birur, the average relative humidity in May is 67%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 21.4 days. Throughout May, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated. In Birur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.8 days and collects up to 611mm (24.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Birur is 12h and 46min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 6:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:50 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

UV index

February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in May translates into this advice:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.