May weather forecastViralimalai, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is also a fiery hot month in Viralimalai, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.5°C (83.3°F) and an average high of 38.5°C (101.3°F).

Temperature

Viralimalai witnesses the warmest weather in May, with temperatures averaging a high of 38.5°C (101.3°F) and a low of 28.5°C (83.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for May is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 51°C (123.8°F). Take heed: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Heatstroke is a potential outcome of continuous activity.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Viralimalai, India, during May, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation. In Viralimalai, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.2 days and collects up to 485mm (19.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:28 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 6:34 pm IST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

March through August, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Viralimalai. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 8 leads to the following instructions:
Take special precautions, as unprotected eyes and skin can be burned and damaged quickly. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.