May weather forecastJorhat, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Jorhat, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.7°C (71.1°F) and an average high of 32.6°C (90.7°F).

Temperature

Temperature records mark May as the warmest month, with highs averaging 32.6°C (90.7°F) and lows at 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index for May is computed to be a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Jorhat, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Jorhat, during May, the rain falls for 27.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 190mm (7.48") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 230.4 rainfall days, and 1735mm (68.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 4:34 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:19 am and sunset at 6:02 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.