May weather forecast
Ullagaram, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is a torrid month in Ullagaram, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.4°C (84.9°F) and an average high of 36.8°C (98.2°F).

Temperature

May, with an average high of 36.8°C (98.2°F) and a low of 29.4°C (84.9°F), signifies the warmest month of the year.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 52°C (125.6°F). Heed: Expect heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continued action may cause heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Ullagaram is 62%.

Rainfall

In Ullagaram, during May, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. In Ullagaram, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.2 days and collects up to 825mm (32.48") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 6:32 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.8h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Ullagaram.

UV index

April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During May, 8 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Always be cautious. Skin and eyes can be affected swiftly without protection. 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. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.