May weather forecastRahimatpur, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is another very hot month in Rahimatpur, India, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.4°C (97.5°F) and an average low of 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Temperature

Rahimatpur registers an average high-temperature of a still torrid 36.4°C (97.5°F) with the arrival of May, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. In Rahimatpur, May nights witness a remarkable decline from the day's zenith to a warm 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for May is evaluated at a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely to occur. Prolonged exertion can lead to heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In Rahimatpur, the average relative humidity in May is 51%.

Rainfall

In Rahimatpur, in May, during 5.3 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rahimatpur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.3 days and collects up to 693mm (27.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Rahimatpur is 12h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:04 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in May translates into this advice:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.