May weather forecastValavanur, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Valavanur, is also a fiery hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.8°C (83.8°F) and max 39.6°C (103.3°F).

Temperature

May is the month when Valavanur sees the highest average temperatures, with a high of 39.6°C (103.3°F) and a low of 28.8°C (83.8°F).

Heat index

During May, the heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 55°C (131°F). Warning: These weather conditions are classified as very perilous, with heatstroke on the horizon.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

In Valavanur, the average relative humidity in May is 52%.

Rainfall

In Valavanur, in May, during 9.5 rainfall days, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Valavanur, there are 153.8 rainfall days, and 551mm (21.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Valavanur, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 6:25 pm. On the last day of May, in Valavanur, India, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 6:32 pm IST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Valavanur. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 8 during May morphs into the following directions:
Always prioritize safety measures. Rapid harm can befall unprotected skin and eyes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.