May weather forecastTamluk, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is another very hot month in Tamluk, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.4°C (83.1°F) and max 38°C (100.4°F).

Temperature

Tamluk experiences an average high-temperature of a still very hot 38°C (100.4°F) in May, marking an insignificant shift from 38.6°C (101.5°F) in April. Tamluk experiences an average temperature drop to a warm 28.4°C (83.1°F) during May nights.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 58°C (136.4°F). Warning: These weather conditions are judged as exceedingly dangerous, with heatstroke looming.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. 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 particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Youngsters frequently overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is an advanced sign of dehydration - thereby highlighting the importance of keeping hydrated, particularly during long physical activities.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In Tamluk, the average relative humidity in May is 64%.

Rainfall

In Tamluk, during May, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation. In Tamluk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.8 days and collects up to 625mm (24.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Tamluk is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of May in Tamluk, sunrise is at 5:05 am and sunset at 6:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:53 am and sunset at 6:18 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Tamluk is May, with an average of 11.5h of sunshine.

UV index

March and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 8 during May translates into the following guidance:
Be vigilant. Without due care, eyes and skin can be harmed in no time. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.