May weather forecastChikodi, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Chikodi, is another torrid month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.8°C (74.8°F) and max 36.9°C (98.4°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Chikodi's average high-temperature clocks in at a still sweltering 36.9°C (98.4°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. Following the sharp contrast to daytime warmth, an average nighttime temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F) gets registered in Chikodi during May.

Heat index

May's mean heat index is estimated at a burning hot 48°C (118.4°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. When there is abundant moisture in the air, the body's cooling through the evaporation process becomes less effective, leading to the sensation of overheating. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 55%.

Rainfall

In Chikodi, in May, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 23mm (0.91") of accumulated precipitation. In Chikodi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.6 days and collects up to 336mm (13.23") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Chikodi, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 54min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:00 pm IST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.