May weather forecast
Channagiri, India

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Channagiri, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.1°C (93.4°F) and an average low of 22.2°C (72°F).

Temperature

May's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a tropical 34.1°C (93.4°F) from April. Channagiri records a consistent low-temperature of 22.2°C (72°F) during May nights.

Heat index

May's heat index is computed to be a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Prudent: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heatstroke becomes imminent with sustained exertion.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 67%.

Rainfall

In Channagiri, in May, it is raining for 21.4 days, with typically 66mm (2.6") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Channagiri, there are 188.8 rainfall days, and 611mm (24.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 47min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:50 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.1h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Channagiri.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.