May weather forecastMakkuva, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Makkuva, is another torrid month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.7°C (103.5°F) and min 26.4°C (79.5°F).

Temperature

Makkuva's warmest month, May, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 39.7°C (103.5°F) to a low of 26.4°C (79.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index in May is estimated at a life-threatening hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are accepted as gravely hazardous, with imminent heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In Makkuva, the average relative humidity in May is 53%.

Rainfall

In Makkuva, in May, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168 rainfall days, and 885mm (34.84") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Makkuva, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 6:18 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 6:29 pm IST.

Sunshine

April and May, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 8 during May translates into the following directions:
Always take safety measures. The skin and eyes are at risk if left exposed. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.