May weather forecast
Kumbakonam, India

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Kumbakonam, is also a fiery hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and an average high of 38.8°C (101.8°F).

Temperature

Kumbakonam's May weather reaches an average high of 38.8°C (101.8°F) and an average low of 28.3°C (82.9°F), making it the warmest month.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is estimated at a life-threatening hot 55°C (131°F). Warning: These weather conditions are held as exceedingly treacherous, as heatstroke is a clear threat.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 56%.

Rainfall

In Kumbakonam, India, in May, during 13.9 rainfall days, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.4 rainfall days, and 608mm (23.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kumbakonam, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 6:25 pm. On the last day of May, in Kumbakonam, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 6:31 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.5h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Kumbakonam.

UV index

April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 8 in May interprets into the following advice:
Take all necessary measures. Eyes and skin are at risk if left unprotected. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.