May weather forecastTuensang, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Tuensang, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.6°C (90.7°F) and min 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Temperature

In Tuensang, the month of May registers the highest temperatures, averaging 32.6°C (90.7°F) at the peak and 21.7°C (71.1°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is appraised at a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Be alert: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a threat with sustained physical activity.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. 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. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 27.6 days. Throughout May, 190mm (7.48") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tuensang, there are 230.4 rainfall days, and 1735mm (68.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of May in Tuensang, India, sunrise is at 4:33 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:18 am and sunset at 5:58 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Tuensang, India, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Tuensang. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.