May weather forecastPerambalur, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Perambalur, is also a fiery hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.4°C (83.1°F) and max 38.5°C (101.3°F).

Temperature

The warmest time of the year is May, with temperatures averaging a high of 38.5°C (101.3°F) and a low of 28.4°C (83.1°F).

Heat index

During May, the heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 51°C (123.8°F). Precaution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are possible. Heatstroke is a serious risk with continued exertion.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. 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. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Perambalur are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 51%.

Rainfall

In Perambalur, in May, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 47mm (1.85") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Perambalur, there are 173.2 rainfall days, and 532mm (20.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Perambalur, India, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of May in Perambalur, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 6:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 6:34 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Perambalur are March through August, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 8 during May morphs into the following directions:
Be vigilant. Without due care, eyes and skin can be harmed in no time. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.