May weather forecast
Kaptipada, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is also a fiery hot month in Kaptipada, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.4°C (99.3°F) and 27.8°C (82°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still fiery hot 37.4°C (99.3°F) in May, hardly different from the 38.3°C (100.9°F) recorded in April. In May, Kaptipada experiences a temperature dip to an average of 27.8°C (82°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index in May is estimated at a life-threatening hot 57°C (134.6°F). Warning: These weather conditions are identified as gravely perilous, heatstroke is near.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 66%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout May, 93mm (3.66") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kaptipada, there are 133.5 rainfall days, and 851mm (33.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kaptipada, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 6:09 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:00 am and sunset at 6:22 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Kaptipada, with an average of 11.5h of sunshine.

UV index

March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Kaptipada. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 8 translates into these guidelines:
Be proactive in protecting yourself; skin and eyes can be harmed if left unprotected. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.