May weather forecastPachipenta, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is another torrid month in Pachipenta, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.6°C (78.1°F) and an average high of 38.3°C (100.9°F).

Temperature

May is the warmest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 38.3°C (100.9°F) at the peak and 25.6°C (78.1°F) at the base.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 51°C (123.8°F). Beware: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are on the cards. Heatstroke could result from sustained physical activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. 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 highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Pachipenta, in May, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 175.4 rainfall days, and 950mm (37.4") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Pachipenta, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 6:19 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 6:30 pm IST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are April and May, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine.

UV index

April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Pachipenta, India. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Never be careless. Unprotected skin and eyes can be harmed swiftly. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.