May weather forecastGobardanga, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Gobardanga, is another torrid month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28°C (82.4°F) and 38.2°C (100.8°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into May, Gobardanga records an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 38.2°C (100.8°F), almost identical to April's 38.7°C (101.7°F). An average nighttime temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) is witnessed in Gobardanga throughout May.

Heat index

The heat index value for May is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are acknowledged as overly dangerous, and heatstroke is inevitable.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Children often do not understand the need to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - therefore, it is essential to stay hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Gobardanga is 61%.

Rainfall

In Gobardanga, during May, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gobardanga, there are 159.4 rainfall days, and 920mm (36.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:01 am and sunset at 6:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:49 am and sunset at 6:15 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.2h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Gobardanga.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Gobardanga are April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 8 leads to the following instructions:
Refrain from exposing skin and eyes. Without protection, they can get damaged rapidly. 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. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.