May weather forecast
Kharagpur, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is also a scorching month in Kharagpur, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.2°C (104.4°F) and min 28.1°C (82.6°F).

Temperature

In May, Kharagpur notes an average high-temperature of a still scorching 40.2°C (104.4°F), hardly different from the preceding month. Despite a significant daily temperature range, Kharagpur's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 28.1°C (82.6°F) in May.

Heat index

May's average heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 61°C (141.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are accepted as highly dangerous, and heatstroke is inevitable.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring 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. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Kharagpur is 57%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout May, 75mm (2.95") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kharagpur, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.9 days and collects up to 949mm (37.36") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kharagpur, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:08 am and sunset at 6:07 pm. On the last day of May, in Kharagpur, sunrise is at 4:56 am and sunset at 6:21 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Kharagpur, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine.

UV index

March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Kharagpur. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 translates into these guidelines:
Always be mindful of protection. The risk of damage to skin and eyes is significant if neglected. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.