May weather forecastPeint, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Peint, is another very hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.5°C (74.3°F) and 37.7°C (99.9°F).

Temperature

The onset of May marks an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 37.7°C (99.9°F), hardly differing from April's 38°C (100.4°F). Peint documents a marked decrease from day to night, with an average low of 23.5°C (74.3°F) throughout May.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is estimated at a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Mind: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke can develop with continued physical activity.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process 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. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 46%.

Rainfall

In Peint, during May, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. In Peint, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.1 days and collects up to 737mm (29.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Peint, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 6min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:11 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.2h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.