May weather forecastNittur, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Nittur, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24°C (75.2°F) and 34.5°C (94.1°F).

Temperature

May's average high-temperature stands at a hot 34.5°C (94.1°F), showing little deviation from April's 35.4°C (95.7°F). Nittur experiences a consistent average temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) throughout the nights in May.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is computed to be a blistering 40°C (104°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. 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. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Nittur is 52%.

Rainfall

In Nittur, during May, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Nittur, there are 175.1 rainfall days, and 815mm (32.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Nittur is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 6:46 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Nittur, with an average of 11.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.