May weather forecastGunupur, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is a scorching month in Gunupur, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.5°C (76.1°F) and max 40°C (104°F).

Temperature

May, on average, is the warmest month, registering a high temperature of 40°C (104°F) and a low of 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for May is appraised at a life-threatening hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are identified as highly perilous, heatstroke is on the horizon.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. 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', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 52%.

Rainfall

In Gunupur, in May, during 10.6 rainfall days, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gunupur, India, there are 166.3 rainfall days, and 1202mm (47.32") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 6:17 pm. On the last day of May, in Gunupur, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 6:28 pm IST.

Sunshine

April and May, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Gunupur, India.

UV index

April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 8 during May morphs into the following directions:
Without proper safety measures, skin and eyes can be quickly harmed. Be sure to protect yourself. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.