May weather forecast
Uppiliapuram, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is also a fiery hot month in Uppiliapuram, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26°C (78.8°F) and an average high of 36.7°C (98.1°F).

Temperature

Uppiliapuram experiences the peak of its temperatures in April and May, when the average high-temperatures rise to 36.7°C (98.1°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is computed to be a life-threatening hot 48°C (118.4°F). Be alert: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a threat with sustained physical activity.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Uppiliapuram is 56%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 20.9 days. Throughout May, 96mm (3.78") of precipitation is accumulated. In Uppiliapuram, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.5 days and collects up to 803mm (31.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Uppiliapuram is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 6:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 6:35 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Uppiliapuram, with an average of 11.5h of sunshine.

UV index

April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Uppiliapuram. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 8 translates into the following recommendations:
Be sure to take precautions. Without protection, skin might suffer damage quickly. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.