May weather forecastRangapahar, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Rangapahar, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.2°C (90°F) and 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Temperature

The month of May, characterized by an average high of 32.2°C (90°F) and a low of 20.3°C (68.5°F), is recognized as the warmest.

Heat index

May's heat index is calculated to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance 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.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Rangapahar, India, is 72%.

Rainfall

In Rangapahar, during May, the rain falls for 27.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 162mm (6.38") of precipitation. In Rangapahar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 228.2 days and collects up to 1514mm (59.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of May in Rangapahar, sunrise is at 4:37 am and sunset at 5:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:23 am and sunset at 6:02 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Rangapahar, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

In Rangapahar, India, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.