May weather forecastBodinayakanur, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Bodinayakanur, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.2°C (90°F) and an average low of 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

A minimal variation is noted in Bodinayakanur's average high-temperature at the onset of May, reaching a still tropical 32.2°C (90°F) from April's 33°C (91.4°F). Throughout the month of May, the average temperature in Bodinayakanur dips to an agreeable 22.8°C (73°F) at night.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is appraised at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified 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 May, the average relative humidity in Bodinayakanur is 67%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 27.6 days. Throughout May, 114mm (4.49") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 231.4 rainfall days, and 972mm (38.27") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Bodinayakanur is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 6:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 6:38 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

UV index

March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during May translates into the following directions:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.