May weather forecast
Thanniyam, India

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Thanniyam, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.9°C (89.4°F) and 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Temperature

Thanniyam's May average high-temperature settles at a still hot 31.9°C (89.4°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. The month of May records an average low-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is computed to be a blistering 44°C (111.2°F). Remain alert: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Extended effort can lead to heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 27.3 days. Throughout May, 178mm (7.01") of precipitation is accumulated. In Thanniyam, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 252.6 days and collects up to 2037mm (80.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Thanniyam is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of May in Thanniyam, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 6:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 6:43 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Thanniyam, India, is 7.8h.

UV index

May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Thanniyam. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May leads to these instructions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.