May weather forecastTirumala, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Tirumala, is also a fiery hot month, with an average temperature varying between 27.6°C (81.7°F) and 39.8°C (103.6°F).

Temperature

The month of May, characterized by an average high of 39.8°C (103.6°F) and a low of 27.6°C (81.7°F), is recognized as the warmest.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 52°C (125.6°F). Be prepared: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Continued activity may lead to heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 47%.

Rainfall

In Tirumala, during May, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.5 rainfall days, and 709mm (27.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Tirumala is 12h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 6:28 pm. On the last day of May, in Tirumala, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 6:36 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Tirumala are April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 8 transforms into the following instructions:
Immediate care is essential; skin and eyes can be harmed in no time without it. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.