May weather forecastEgra, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is also a hot month in Egra, India, with an average temperature varying between 34°C (93.2°F) and 28.5°C (83.3°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Egra's average high-temperature clocks in at a still hot 34°C (93.2°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. Egra reports an average low-temperature of 28.5°C (83.3°F) during the nights of May.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is estimated at a life-threatening hot 49°C (120.2°F). Be on the lookout: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Continued exertion can result in heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Egra, in May, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 70mm (2.76") of accumulated precipitation. In Egra, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.2 days and collects up to 1121mm (44.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Egra, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:07 am and sunset at 6:05 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:56 am and sunset at 6:18 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.4h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Egra.

UV index

April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 8 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take important precautions because unprotected skin can burn and be harmed swiftly. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.