May weather forecast
Saint Thomas Mount, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is a very hot month in Saint Thomas Mount, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.4°C (84.9°F) and 36.8°C (98.2°F).

Temperature

May, on average, is the warmest month, registering a high temperature of 36.8°C (98.2°F) and a low of 29.4°C (84.9°F).

Heat index

May's heat index is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 52°C (125.6°F). Stay wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Heatstroke can ensue from extended effort.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.

Rainfall

In May, in Saint Thomas Mount, the rain falls for 6.7 days. Throughout May, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Saint Thomas Mount, there are 169.2 rainfall days, and 825mm (32.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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, in Saint Thomas Mount, India, 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 Saint Thomas Mount.

UV index

April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Saint Thomas Mount. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 8 in May translates into the following instructions:
Always prioritize safety measures. Rapid harm can befall unprotected skin and eyes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.