May weather forecastHarpanahalli, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is another torrid month in Harpanahalli, India, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36°C (96.8°F) and an average low of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Temperature

The initiation of May records an average high-temperature of a still very hot 36°C (96.8°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. An average low-temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F) is expected during May.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Take heed: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Heatstroke is a potential outcome of continuous activity.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Children frequently underestimate the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is vital to stay hydrated, particularly during lengthy physical exercises.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 57%.

Rainfall

In Harpanahalli, in May, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.7 rainfall days, and 437mm (17.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Harpanahalli, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of May in Harpanahalli, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 6:52 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. 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. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.