May weather forecastEraniel, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Eraniel, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 31.2°C (88.2°F) and 27°C (80.6°F).

Temperature

Shifting into May, Eraniel records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. In May, Eraniel's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a slight decrease, stabilizing at an average of 27°C (80.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index in May is calculated to be a scorching 40°C (104°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating 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 Eraniel, India, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 19.3 days. Throughout May, 109mm (4.29") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Eraniel, there are 194.3 rainfall days, and 837mm (32.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Eraniel is 12h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 6:30 pm. On the last day of May, in Eraniel, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 6:35 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Eraniel, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Eraniel. The months with the lowest UV index in Eraniel, India, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in May translates into this advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.