May weather forecastKusugal, India

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Kusugal, is also a fiery hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.2°C (99°F) and 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

Kusugal signifies an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 37.2°C (99°F) in May, closely mirroring the 37.8°C (100°F) of April. Kusugal's temperature in May lowers to a consistent average of 25.3°C (77.5°F) during the nights.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout May, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kusugal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.1 days and collects up to 527mm (20.75") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:56 pm IST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in May translates into this advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Kusugal, records 37.2°C (99°F), while the low-temperature is 25.3°C (77.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in May is evaluated at 45°C (113°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 48%.

In Kusugal, during May, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 51min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:56 pm IST.

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

The average sunshine duration in May is 11h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Kusugal, India

  • Average high temperature in May: 37.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (37.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (28.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 25.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (25.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (18.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Kusugal, India

  • Average pressure in May: 1007.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1006.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kusugal, India

  • Average wind speed in May: 15.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (24.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kusugal, India

  • Average humidity in May: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (33%).

Average rainfall in May
Kusugal, India

  • Average rainfall in May: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kusugal, India

  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kusugal, India

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kusugal, India

  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Kusugal, India

  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March and April (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Kusugal, India

  • Average cloud cover in May: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in May
Kusugal, India

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August, September and October (9km).