May weather forecastKundgol, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is another very hot month in Kundgol, India, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.2°C (99°F) and an average low of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

Kundgol, India, signifies an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 37.2°C (99°F) in May, closely mirroring the 37.8°C (100°F) of April. Kundgol experiences a mean temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) during May nights.

Heat index

The heat index value for May is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Children are often less aware of the need to rest and re-hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - it's vital to remain hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Kundgol is 48%.

Rainfall

In May, in Kundgol, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout May, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kundgol, there are 149.1 rainfall days, and 527mm (20.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Kundgol is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:55 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Kundgol.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Kundgol is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following advice:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.