May weather forecastCoonoor, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Coonoor, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.8°C (69.4°F) and max 31°C (87.8°F).

Temperature

May's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. Coonoor in May anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for May is appraised at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are quite important 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.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In Coonoor, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

Rainfall

In Coonoor, in May, during 27.9 rainfall days, 207mm (8.15") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Coonoor, there are 243.6 rainfall days, and 1388mm (54.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Coonoor is 12h and 39min.
On the first day of May in Coonoor, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 6:42 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.