May weather forecast
Porur, India

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Porur, is a very hot month, with an average temperature varying between 29.4°C (84.9°F) and 36.8°C (98.2°F).

Temperature

Porur's warmest temperatures are experienced in May, with average high temperatures of 36.8°C (98.2°F) and lows of 29.4°C (84.9°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 52°C (125.6°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. 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. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Porur, India, is 62%.

Rainfall

In Porur, during May, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.2 rainfall days, and 825mm (32.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Porur, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 6:32 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.8h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Porur.

UV index

April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Porur. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Take special precautions, as unprotected eyes and skin can be burned and damaged quickly. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.