May weather forecastMahagama, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is also a fiery hot month in Mahagama, India, with an average temperature varying between 38.5°C (101.3°F) and 27.5°C (81.5°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings an average high-temperature of a still very hot 38.5°C (101.3°F), subtly diverging from April's 38.7°C (101.7°F). In Mahagama, May nights cool down to an average of 27.5°C (81.5°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 50°C (122°F). Warning: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke is a risk with ongoing activity.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 50%.

Rainfall

In Mahagama, India, in May, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mahagama, there are 130.9 rainfall days, and 880mm (34.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Mahagama is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:04 am and sunset at 6:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:50 am and sunset at 6:26 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Mahagama is May, with an average of 11.4h of sunshine.

UV index

April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Mahagama, India. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 8 translates into the following recommendations:
Always take safety measures. The skin and eyes are at risk if left exposed. 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. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.