May weather forecastKhem Karan, India

May

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is an extremely hot month in Khem Karan, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.9°C (107.4°F) and min 28.4°C (83.1°F).

Temperature

With the transition into May, Khem Karan experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a torrid 36.8°C (98.2°F) in April to a scorching 41.9°C (107.4°F). Khem Karan documents a substantial deviation from daytime highs with a consistent low-temperature of 28.4°C (83.1°F) during May nights.

Humidity

The least humid month in Khem Karan is May, with an average relative humidity of 19%.

Rainfall

In Khem Karan, in May, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 75.4 rainfall days, and 273mm (10.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 44min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 7:30 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 12h of sunshine.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 9, are months with the highest UV index in Khem Karan, India. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 9 during May translates into these guidelines:
Take special precautions, as unprotected skin can be damaged and can burn quickly. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Prompt application of a broad-spectrum sunscreen, SPF 30+, is necessary after a swim or an outdoor workout and it should be re-applied every two hours.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41.9°C (107.4°F) and a low-temperature of 28.4°C (83.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in March is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

With an average relative humidity of 19%, May is the least humid month in Khem Karan, India.

In Khem Karan, the average relative humidity in May is 19%.

In May, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout May, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 13h and 44min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Khem Karan, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 7:30 pm IST.

With an average of 12h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Khem Karan.

In Khem Karan, India, the average sunshine duration in May is 12h.

The months with the highest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 9.

In Khem Karan, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 9. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Khem Karan, India

  • Average high temperature in May: 41.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (43.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 28.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (31.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Khem Karan, India

  • Average pressure in May: 1001mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.9mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (996.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Khem Karan, India

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Khem Karan, India

  • Average humidity in May: 19%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (19%).

Average rainfall in May
Khem Karan, India

  • Average rainfall in May: 16mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Khem Karan, India

  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.5 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Khem Karan, India

  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h).

Average sunshine days in May
Khem Karan, India

  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (29.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Khem Karan, India

  • Average UV index in May: 9

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Khem Karan, India

  • Average cloud cover in May: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in May
Khem Karan, India

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).