May weather forecastRanchi, India
May
Weather in May
May presents a mix of intense heat and substantial rainfall, making it a particularly unique month in Ranchi. It exhibits the most extreme temperatures for the year, accompanied by an increase in sunshine hours. Despite this, the humidity stays quite controlled due to the rising trend in rainfall. The whole city faces the year's most intense heat at 38.8°C (101.8°F), with low temperatures also showing an upward trend to 26.3°C (79.3°F). This blend of conditions characterizes May's weather in Ranchi and sets the stage for the upcoming monsoon season.Temperature
With average high temperatures of 38.8°C (101.8°F) and lows of 26.3°C (79.3°F), May is the warmest month in Ranchi, India.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Ranchi is 34%.Rainfall
In Ranchi, in May, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 22mm (0.87") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 836mm (32.91") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Ranchi is 13h and 16min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 6:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 6:30 pm IST.
Sunshine
With an average of 12h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Ranchi.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Ranchi are April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Be sure to take precautions. Without protection, skin might suffer damage quickly. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Ranchi, India
- Average high temperature in May: 38.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (38.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.5°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 26.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.4°C).
Average pressure in May
Ranchi, India
- Average pressure in May: 1003.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (999.9mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Ranchi, India
- Average wind speed in May: 10.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (10.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.9km/h).
Average humidity in May
Ranchi, India
- Average humidity in May: 34%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (26%).
Average rainfall in May
Ranchi, India
- Average rainfall in May: 22mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (223mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (6mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Ranchi, India
- Average rainfall days in May: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.4 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ranchi, India
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 12h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ranchi, India
- Average sunshine days in May: 20.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Ranchi, India
- Average UV index in May: 8
The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Ranchi, India
- Average cloud cover in May: 10
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and December (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in May
Ranchi, India
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (8km).
