May weather forecastPeddapuram, India

May

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is also a fiery hot month in Peddapuram, India, with an average temperature varying between 38.8°C (101.8°F) and 28.1°C (82.6°F).

Temperature

Peddapuram's warmest temperatures are experienced in May, with average high temperatures of 38.8°C (101.8°F) and lows of 28.1°C (82.6°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is appraised at a burning hot 60°C (140°F). Warning: These weather conditions are accepted as highly dangerous, and heatstroke is inevitable.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Children often overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is a late-stage sign of dehydration - hence, it is necessary to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

May is the least humid month in Peddapuram, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

Rainfall

In Peddapuram, during May, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Peddapuram, there are 94.4 rainfall days, and 216mm (8.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Peddapuram is 12h and 56min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 6:31 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.7h.

UV index

April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 8 during May translates into these guidelines:
Be proactive in protecting yourself; skin and eyes can be harmed if left unprotected. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The highest temperatures in Peddapuram, India, are recorded in May, with averages reaching a high of 38.8°C (101.8°F) and a low of 28.1°C (82.6°F).

The high-temperature during May is 38.8°C (101.8°F) and the low-temperature is 28.1°C (82.6°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 60°C (140°F).

The least humid month in Peddapuram is May, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

In May, the average relative humidity in Peddapuram, India, is 63%.

In Peddapuram, in May, during 4.7 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in May in Peddapuram, India, is 12h and 56min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Peddapuram, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 6:31 pm IST.

In Peddapuram, India, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.7h.

The months with the highest UV index in Peddapuram are April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

In Peddapuram, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

37.3°C

38.8°C

35.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.7km/h

13.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

26.3

23.6

12.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Peddapuram, India

Average high temperature in May: 38.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (38.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.7°C).

Average low temperature in May: 28.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (28.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Peddapuram, India

Average pressure in May: 1004.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1002.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Peddapuram, India

Average wind speed in May: 10.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (14.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Peddapuram, India

Average humidity in May: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (63%).

Average rainfall in May
Peddapuram, India

Average rainfall in May: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Peddapuram, India

Average rainfall days in May: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Peddapuram, India

Average daylight in May: 12h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

Average sunshine in May: 11h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Peddapuram, India

Average sunshine days in May: 23.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Peddapuram, India

Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Peddapuram, India

Average cloud cover in May: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in May
Peddapuram, India

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).