May weather forecastMedinipur, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is also a blistering month in Medinipur, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.1°C (82.6°F) and 40.3°C (104.5°F).

Temperature

As May takes its course, Medinipur's average high-temperature registers at a still scorching 40.3°C (104.5°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. A sharp reduction from the daytime highs is witnessed in Medinipur during May, with nighttime temperatures averaging a low of 28.1°C (82.6°F).

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 60°C (140°F). Warning: These weather conditions are viewed as exceedingly risky, with heatstroke at hand.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In Medinipur, the average relative humidity in May is 56%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout May, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is accumulated. In Medinipur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.6 days and collects up to 785mm (30.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Medinipur, India, is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of May in Medinipur, India, sunrise is at 5:08 am and sunset at 6:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:56 am and sunset at 6:20 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.7h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 8 during May leads to these advisories:
Take extra precautions. Fair-skinned individuals may get burned in less than 10 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.