May weather forecastKirnahar, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Kirnahar, is also a sweltering month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.1°C (82.6°F) and an average high of 39.9°C (103.8°F).

Temperature

The month of May sees the highest average temperatures, reaching 39.9°C (103.8°F) at the peak and 28.1°C (82.6°F) at the low.

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are regarded as very dangerous, as heatstroke is imminent.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 52%.

Rainfall

In Kirnahar, in May, during 12.2 rainfall days, 69mm (2.72") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kirnahar, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.8 days and collects up to 774mm (30.47") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:04 am and sunset at 6:07 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:51 am and sunset at 6:21 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kirnahar, India, are March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Act with urgency in protecting yourself. Without it, skin and eyes can be harmed in no time. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.