May weather forecast
Kanhangad, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is also a hot month in Kanhangad, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.7°C (90.9°F) and 26.5°C (79.7°F).

Temperature

Kanhangad, India, registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.7°C (90.9°F) at the commencement of May, closely related to the preceding month. The nights of May in Kanhangad anticipate an average low-temperature of 26.5°C (79.7°F).

Heat index

May's heat index is appraised at a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Vigilance: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. The likelihood of heatstroke increases with continued activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In Kanhangad, India, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Kanhangad, during May, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation. In Kanhangad, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.9 days and collects up to 2447mm (96.34") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 42min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 6:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 6:51 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following instructions:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. 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. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.