May weather forecast
Santipur, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is another torrid month in Santipur, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.1°C (82.6°F) and max 38.8°C (101.8°F).

Temperature

Santipur's weather in May displays an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 38.8°C (101.8°F), showing minor disparity from April's 39.2°C (102.6°F). May witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 28.1°C (82.6°F) in Santipur.

Heat index

May's heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 56°C (132.8°F). Warning: These weather conditions are considered as extremely dangerous, as heatstroke is imminent.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 58%.

Rainfall

In Santipur, India, in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Santipur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.4 days and collects up to 912mm (35.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of May in Santipur, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 6:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:49 am and sunset at 6:18 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.4h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 8 during May leads to these advisories:
Ensure precautions are always in place. The risk to skin and eyes is high without them. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun 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.