May weather forecastLokapur, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is also a sweltering month in Lokapur, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 27°C (80.6°F) and max 38°C (100.4°F).

Temperature

May commences with an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 38°C (100.4°F), showing little deviation from April's 38.3°C (100.9°F). During May, the nighttime temperature in Lokapur averages of 27°C (80.6°F).

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. 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 especially vital to children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 40%.

Rainfall

In Lokapur, in May, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.5 rainfall days, and 361mm (14.21") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lokapur, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 53min.
On the first day of May in Lokapur, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 6:57 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.4h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Lokapur.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Lokapur are March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Protection should always be a priority. Skin and eyes are vulnerable without it. 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. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.