May weather forecast
Sandeshkhali, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is also a sweltering month in Sandeshkhali, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.9°C (82.2°F) and max 37.8°C (100°F).

Temperature

Sandeshkhali's shift into May is marked by a subtle change to a still very hot 37.8°C (100°F) from April's 38.5°C (101.3°F) in temperature. An average nighttime temperature of 27.9°C (82.2°F) is observed in Sandeshkhali during May.

Heat index

The heat index for May is evaluated at a burning hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are identified as particularly hazardous, with heatstroke imminent.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. 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. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 63%.

Rainfall

In Sandeshkhali, during May, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.7 rainfall days, and 422mm (16.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sandeshkhali, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of May in Sandeshkhali, sunrise is at 5:01 am and sunset at 6:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:49 am and sunset at 6:14 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.2h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 8 during May leads to these instructions:
Take special precautions, as unprotected eyes and skin can be burned and damaged quickly. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.