May weather forecastPen, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Pen, is another very hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 36°C (96.8°F).

Temperature

The start of May marks an average high-temperature of a still torrid 36°C (96.8°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in April. An average temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) is recorded during the nights in May.

Heat index

In May, the heat index is appraised at a burning hot 50°C (122°F). Beware: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are on the cards. Heatstroke could result from sustained physical activity.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, in Pen, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout May, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pen, there are 151.7 rainfall days, and 1368mm (53.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Pen is 13h and 1min.
On the first day of May in Pen, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:10 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Pen is May, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through May and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.