May weather forecast
Podalakur, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is a blistering month in Podalakur, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.3°C (84.7°F) and max 40.5°C (104.9°F).

Temperature

Podalakur's temperature records reveal May as the warmest month, marked by average highs of 40.5°C (104.9°F) and lows of 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index in May is calculated to be a blazing hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are accepted as extremely perilous, with heatstroke at hand.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

May is the least humid month in Podalakur, India, with an average relative humidity of 49%.

Rainfall

In Podalakur, during May, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation. In Podalakur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.3 days and collects up to 457mm (17.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Podalakur is 12h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 6:27 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 6:36 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 12h of sunshine.

UV index

May is the month with the highest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 9. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 9 transforms into the following advice:
Don't neglect protection; skin and eyes can be burned swiftly if left exposed. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. After a swim or an outdoor workout, generously apply and reapply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen.