May weather forecast
Bagansiapiapi, Indonesia

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Bagansiapiapi, Indonesia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.4°C (74.1°F) and 33.8°C (92.8°F).

Temperature

May's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still hot 33.8°C (92.8°F) from April's 33.1°C (91.6°F). May brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during May is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 53°C (127.4°F). Be alert: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a threat with sustained physical activity.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Bagansiapiapi, in May, it is raining for 22.5 days, with typically 120mm (4.72") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 270 rainfall days, and 1468mm (57.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:21 WIB.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.