May weather forecastSantiniketan, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is also a fiery hot month in Santiniketan, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.1°C (82.6°F) and max 39.9°C (103.8°F).

Temperature

Santiniketan, India, experiences its highest temperatures in May, with an average peak of 39.9°C (103.8°F) and a low of 28.1°C (82.6°F).

Heat index

During May, the heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are classified as extremely treacherous, and heatstroke is inevitable.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. 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 essentially critical for children. 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 body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Santiniketan is 52%.

Rainfall

In Santiniketan, in May, during 12.2 rainfall days, 69mm (2.72") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Santiniketan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.8 days and collects up to 774mm (30.47") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Santiniketan is 13h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:05 am and sunset at 6:07 pm. On the last day of May, in Santiniketan, India, sunrise is at 4:52 am and sunset at 6:21 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Santiniketan, with an average of 11.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Santiniketan are March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 8 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Taking safety measures is non-negotiable; skin and eyes can be swiftly affected if neglected. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.