May weather forecastLanja, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Lanja, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.3°C (79.3°F) and 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, a modest change to a still tropical 32°C (89.6°F) from April's 32.5°C (90.5°F) is noted in high-temperature. Lanja, during May nights, observes an average temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Heat index

During May, the heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout May, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated. In Lanja, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.8 days and collects up to 1260mm (49.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Lanja is 12h and 55min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:05 pm IST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Lanja is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Lanja are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.