May weather forecastEmbal, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is another torrid month in Embal, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.9°C (84°F) and 37.1°C (98.8°F).

Temperature

The warmest month is May, with an average high-temperature of 37.1°C (98.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 28.9°C (84°F).

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is appraised at a burning hot 49°C (120.2°F). Keep wary: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a possible outcome of ongoing activity.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. 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. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Embal is 56%.

Rainfall

In Embal, India, in May, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation. In Embal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170 days and collects up to 570mm (22.44") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Embal, India, is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of May in Embal, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 6:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 6:31 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.6h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Embal.

UV index

March through August, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 8 during May translates into the following guidance:
Without adequate protection, skin and eyes might suffer damage. Ensure precautions are in place. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.