May weather forecast
Mandapam, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is a hot month in Mandapam, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.9°C (84°F) and an average high of 30.2°C (86.4°F).

Temperature

May, with its high-temperature average of 30.2°C (86.4°F) and a low-temperature average of 28.9°C (84°F), is the warmest month.

Heat index

May's heat index is computed to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout May, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.2 rainfall days, and 960mm (37.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mandapam, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 33min.
On the first day of May in Mandapam, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 6:30 pm IST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.6h.

UV index

January through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during May translates into the following guidance:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.