May weather forecast
Swamimalai, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is another very hot month in Swamimalai, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.8°C (101.8°F) and min 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Temperature

In Swamimalai, the average temperatures in May are the highest, with a peak at 38.8°C (101.8°F) and a low of 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in May is appraised at a burning hot 55°C (131°F). Warning: These weather conditions are recognized as particularly dangerous, with near heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 56%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout May, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.4 rainfall days, and 608mm (23.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 6:25 pm. On the last day of May, in Swamimalai, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 6:32 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Swamimalai, with an average of 11.5h of sunshine.

UV index

April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Swamimalai. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 in May translates into this advice:
Ensure you're always protected. Unprotected skin can get damaged in moments. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.