May weather forecast
Ponnampet, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is another hot month in Ponnampet, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 31.2°C (88.2°F).

Temperature

Ponnampet's May average high-temperature settles at a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F) is expected in Ponnampet during May.

Heat index

The heat index value for May is estimated at a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Ponnampet is 81%.

Rainfall

In May, in Ponnampet, India, the rain falls for 27.2 days. Throughout May, 230mm (9.06") of precipitation is accumulated. In Ponnampet, during the entire year, the rain falls for 246.5 days and collects up to 1699mm (66.89") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Ponnampet is 12h and 41min.
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, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 6:47 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Ponnampet is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.