May weather forecastKaliachak, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is another torrid month in Kaliachak, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.7°C (81.9°F) and an average high of 38.7°C (101.7°F).

Temperature

The advent of May brings an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 38.7°C (101.7°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. Kaliachak experiences an average nighttime temperature of 27.7°C (81.9°F) in the month of May.

Heat index

The heat index value for May is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 53°C (127.4°F). Keep wary: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a possible outcome of ongoing activity.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Kaliachak is 54%.

Rainfall

In Kaliachak, in May, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 46mm (1.81") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.8 rainfall days, and 569mm (22.4") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kaliachak, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 6:07 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:48 am and sunset at 6:22 pm IST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Kaliachak. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 transforms into these recommendations:
Emphasize protection. Neglecting it can lead to swift damage to the skin and eyes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.