May weather forecastKalyani, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Kalyani, is also a fiery hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.9°C (102°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).

Temperature

The ushering in of May brings an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 38.9°C (102°F), closely mirroring the 39.3°C (102.7°F) of April. Kalyani records an average low-temperature of 28°C (82.4°F) throughout the month of May.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is computed to be a life-threatening hot 58°C (136.4°F). Warning: These weather conditions are treated as highly risky, with approaching heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Kalyani is 60%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout May, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kalyani, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.2 days and collects up to 457mm (17.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kalyani, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 15min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 6:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:50 am and sunset at 6:17 pm IST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Kalyani. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Never be careless. Unprotected skin and eyes can be harmed swiftly. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.