May weather forecastVadapalani, India

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Vadapalani, is a very hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.4°C (84.9°F) and 36.8°C (98.2°F).

Temperature

Vadapalani experiences its highest average temperatures in May, reaching a peak of 36.8°C (98.2°F) and a minimum of 29.4°C (84.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during May is appraised at a life-threatening hot 52°C (125.6°F). Keep on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a possible danger with ongoing physical activity.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high 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.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.

Rainfall

In Vadapalani, in May, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.2 rainfall days, and 825mm (32.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Vadapalani, 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

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine.

UV index

April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 8 translates into these guidelines:
Always take safety measures. The skin and eyes are at risk if left exposed. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Updated: Jun 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

May brings the highest temperatures in Vadapalani, India, with an average high of 36.8°C (98.2°F) and an average low of 29.4°C (84.9°F).

In Vadapalani, in May, the average high-temperature is 36.8°C (98.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 29.4°C (84.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in May is appraised at 52°C (125.6°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.

In Vadapalani, India, in May, during 6.7 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Vadapalani, the average day length in May is 12h and 44min.

On the first day of May in Vadapalani, 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.

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

In Vadapalani, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.8h.

April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

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May

Jun

Average high temperature

34.8°C

36.8°C

35.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

17.3km/h

18.4km/h

18.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

25.3

21.6

8.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Vadapalani, India

Average high temperature in May: 36.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (36.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.9°C).

Average low temperature in May: 29.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Vadapalani, India

Average pressure in May: 1005.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1004.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Vadapalani, India

Average wind speed in May: 17.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (11.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Vadapalani, India

Average humidity in May: 62%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (58%).

Average rainfall in May
Vadapalani, India

Average rainfall in May: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (191mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (6mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Vadapalani, India

Average rainfall days in May: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Vadapalani, India

Average daylight in May: 12h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in May: 11h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Vadapalani, India

Average sunshine days in May: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (3.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Vadapalani, India

Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June and July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Vadapalani, India

Average cloud cover in May: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May
Vadapalani, India

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).