May weather forecastGolaghat, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is also a hot month in Golaghat, India, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.8°C (92.8°F) and an average low of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 33.8°C (92.8°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F) respectively, May is Golaghat's warmest month.

Heat index

May's heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Notice: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued strenuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. 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 extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

In Golaghat, India, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

In Golaghat, during May, the rain falls for 22.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 120mm (4.72") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Golaghat, there are 208.8 rainfall days, and 1467mm (57.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Golaghat, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 4:36 am and sunset at 5:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:21 am and sunset at 6:02 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Golaghat, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April through September, 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: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following instructions:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.