May weather forecastDabhol, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Dabhol, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 31.8°C (89.2°F) and 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Temperature

May's average high-temperature is a still hot 31.8°C (89.2°F), maintaining a close comparison with April's 31.9°C (89.4°F). Recording a slight drop from the daily maximum, Dabhol notes an average low temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F) in the month of May.

Heat index

May's average heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Kids frequently ignore the importance of taking a break and rehydrating. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, it is crucial to stay hydrated, especially during long-lasting physical activities.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Dabhol, India, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In Dabhol, in May, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation. In Dabhol, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.2 days and collects up to 2063mm (81.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:08 pm IST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Dabhol are January through May, September through November, 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 average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.