May weather forecastChandrakona, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Chandrakona, is also a fiery hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.3°C (82.9°F) and 39.9°C (103.8°F).

Temperature

Chandrakona, India, ushers in May with an average high-temperature of a sweltering 39.9°C (103.8°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. Chandrakona's nighttime temperature in May falls to an average of 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during May is evaluated at a blazing hot 61°C (141.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are seen as exceedingly treacherous, heatstroke is on the horizon.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 58%.

Rainfall

In Chandrakona, in May, during 10.1 rainfall days, 76mm (2.99") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139.5 rainfall days, and 847mm (33.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of May in Chandrakona, sunrise is at 5:06 am and sunset at 6:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:54 am and sunset at 6:20 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Chandrakona is May, with an average of 11.7h 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 8 in May translates into the following instructions:
Ensure safety measures are in place, as skin and eyes are vulnerable to quick damage. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.