May weather forecastKokrajhar, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Kokrajhar, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 33.9°C (93°F) and 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Temperature

The advent of May presents an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.9°C (93°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. In May, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Heat index

In May, the heat index is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Prudent: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heatstroke becomes imminent with sustained exertion.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Kokrajhar is 72%.

Rainfall

In May, in Kokrajhar, India, the rain falls for 25.2 days. Throughout May, 300mm (11.81") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178 rainfall days, and 1872mm (73.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kokrajhar, India, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:50 am and sunset at 6:01 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:36 am and sunset at 6:17 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Kokrajhar is May, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kokrajhar are April, May, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.