May weather forecastJarmundi, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Jarmundi, is another torrid month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.9°C (82.2°F) and 39°C (102.2°F).

Temperature

Jarmundi reaches its highest average temperatures in May, measuring 39°C (102.2°F) at the peak and 27.9°C (82.2°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 50°C (122°F). Keep on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a possible danger with ongoing physical activity.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In Jarmundi, the average relative humidity in May is 47%.

Rainfall

In Jarmundi, in May, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation. In Jarmundi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.2 days and collects up to 863mm (33.98") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:06 am and sunset at 6:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:53 am and sunset at 6:25 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.7h 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 value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 8 in May translates into these instructions:
Always stay safe. Unprotected skin and eyes can get damaged rapidly. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.