May weather forecastGosaba, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is also a fiery hot month in Gosaba, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.7°C (99.9°F) and 28.5°C (83.3°F).

Temperature

Gosaba, India, notes an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 37.7°C (99.9°F) in May, hardly diverging from April. An average low-temperature of 28.5°C (83.3°F) marks the nights in Gosaba throughout May.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 57°C (134.6°F). Warning: These weather conditions are recognized as particularly dangerous, with near heatstroke.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Children are often less aware of the need to rest and re-hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - it's vital to remain hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 64%.

Rainfall

In Gosaba, in May, during 10.7 rainfall days, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gosaba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.5 days and collects up to 910mm (35.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 6:01 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:50 am and sunset at 6:14 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.3h of sunshine.

UV index

March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 in May translates into this advice:
Prioritize protection; rapid damage can occur to unprotected eyes and skin. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.