May weather forecastNagrakata, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is another tropical month in Nagrakata, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and an average high of 33.9°C (93°F).

Temperature

With May's arrival, Nagrakata, India, notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.9°C (93°F), closely following the trend of the preceding month. In Nagrakata, the average temperature during the nights of May drops to a warm 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during May is computed to be a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values remain especially vital 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.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 65%.

Rainfall

In Nagrakata, India, in May, it is raining for 24.1 days, with typically 225mm (8.86") of accumulated precipitation. In Nagrakata, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.6 days and collects up to 2040mm (80.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Nagrakata is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of May in Nagrakata, sunrise is at 4:55 am and sunset at 6:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:40 am and sunset at 6:23 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 10.9h of sunshine.

UV index

March through September, 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.