May weather forecastChaltakhali, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Chaltakhali, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.8°C (101.8°F) and 28.2°C (82.8°F).

Temperature

May's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 38.8°C (101.8°F), showing a minute difference from April's 39.3°C (102.7°F). Nighttime temperatures in May average to a moderately hot 28.2°C (82.8°F) in Chaltakhali.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 59°C (138.2°F). Warning: These weather conditions are deemed as overly treacherous, with heatstroke imminent.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. 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 especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.

Rainfall

In May, in Chaltakhali, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout May, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 106.7 rainfall days, and 280mm (11.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chaltakhali, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:05 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

The month with the most sunshine in Chaltakhali, India, is May, with an average of 11.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Chaltakhali are March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 8 transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure precautions are always in place. The risk to skin and eyes is high without them. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.