May weather forecastPeriya, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is another tropical month in Periya, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°C (76.6°F) and 31.4°C (88.5°F).

Temperature

As May takes its course, Periya's average high-temperature registers at a still tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Periya reports an average low-temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F) during the nights of May.

Heat index

In May, the heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. 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 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. 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. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Periya, in May, it is raining for 26.2 days, with typically 137mm (5.39") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Periya, there are 244.4 rainfall days, and 1839mm (72.4") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Periya, India, is 12h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of May, in Periya, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 6:47 pm IST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

January through May and October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. 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. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.