May weather forecastSaktipur, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Saktipur, is another torrid month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.4°C (83.1°F) and max 39.4°C (102.9°F).

Temperature

At the onset of May, Saktipur records an average high-temperature of a still torrid 39.4°C (102.9°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. Saktipur reports an average low-temperature of 28.4°C (83.1°F) during the nights of May.

Heat index

May's mean heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 54°C (129.2°F). Keep on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a possible danger with ongoing physical activity.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Saktipur, India, is 52%.

Rainfall

In May, in Saktipur, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout May, 90mm (3.54") of precipitation is accumulated. In Saktipur, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136 days and collects up to 986mm (38.82") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Saktipur is 13h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 6:05 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:49 am and sunset at 6:20 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Saktipur, with an average of 11.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 8 translates into the following recommendations:
Immediate precautions are necessary; otherwise, skin and eyes might get damaged quickly. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.