May weather forecast
Falakata, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is another hot month in Falakata, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.3°C (73.9°F) and 33.9°C (93°F).

Temperature

In the transition from April to May, Falakata reports an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.9°C (93°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. During May, Falakata records an average temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F) at night.

Heat index

May's mean heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 46°C (114.8°F). Be wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are highly anticipated. With continued activity, heatstroke is very likely.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Falakata is 70%.

Rainfall

In Falakata, India, in May, it is raining for 24.3 days, with typically 242mm (9.53") of accumulated precipitation. In Falakata, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.9 days and collects up to 1799mm (70.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 4:55 am and sunset at 6:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:40 am and sunset at 6:21 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Falakata, India, with an average of 10.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through May, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following advice:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.