May weather forecastBodra, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is also a fiery hot month in Bodra, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.7°C (99.9°F) and 28.5°C (83.3°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May records an average high-temperature of a still very hot 37.7°C (99.9°F), closely related to the 38.1°C (100.6°F) observed in April. Bodra, during May nights, observes an average temperature of 28.5°C (83.3°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 57°C (134.6°F). Warning: These weather conditions are understood as overly dangerous, heatstroke is inevitable.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. 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 body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In Bodra, the average relative humidity in May is 64%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout May, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bodra, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.5 days and collects up to 910mm (35.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Bodra is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 6:02 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:50 am and sunset at 6:15 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.3h of sunshine.

UV index

March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During May, 8 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Always safeguard yourself; without protection, skin and eyes can get damaged instantly. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.