May weather forecastChiria, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is an extremely hot month in Chiria, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26°C (78.8°F) and 40°C (104°F).

Temperature

In Chiria, May is the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 40°C (104°F) and a low of 26°C (78.8°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in May is evaluated at a burning hot 50°C (122°F). Stay watchful: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are likely. Ongoing effort may cause heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 43%.

Rainfall

In Chiria, during May, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. In Chiria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.8 days and collects up to 950mm (37.4") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Chiria is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 6:15 pm. On the last day of May, in Chiria, sunrise is at 5:04 am and sunset at 6:28 pm IST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Chiria is 12h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Chiria 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 8 during May leads to these instructions:
Take extra precautions. Fair-skinned individuals may get burned in less than 10 minutes. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.