May weather forecastWalajapet, India

Weather in May

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is another torrid month in Walajapet, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.5°C (83.3°F) and 39.8°C (103.6°F).

Temperature

In Walajapet, the month of May registers the highest temperatures, averaging 39.8°C (103.6°F) at the peak and 28.5°C (83.3°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

The heat index for May is estimated at a life-threatening hot 52°C (125.6°F). Heed: Expect heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continued action may cause heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 47%.

Rainfall

In Walajapet, India, in May, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. In Walajapet, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.7 days and collects up to 600mm (23.62") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Walajapet, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 6:27 pm. On the last day of May, in Walajapet, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 6:35 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Walajapet, with an average of 11.7h 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 value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 8 in May transforms into this advice:
Ensure you're always protected. Unprotected skin can get damaged in moments. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.