May weather forecast
Suchindram, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is another hot month in Suchindram, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.2°C (88.2°F) and min 27°C (80.6°F).

Temperature

May's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F), hardly different from the previous month. Suchindram in May observes a slight diminution in temperature from daily highs, recording a low-temperature average of 27°C (80.6°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is appraised at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In Suchindram, India, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Suchindram, during May, the rain falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 109mm (4.29") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 194.3 rainfall days, and 837mm (32.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Suchindram is 12h and 30min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 6:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 6:34 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Suchindram, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Suchindram are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.