May weather forecastCurup, Indonesia

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another hot month in Curup, Indonesia, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°C (88.7°F) and 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Temperature

As Curup welcomes May, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still tropical 31.5°C (88.7°F), showing little deviation from April's 31.4°C (88.5°F). May witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in May is estimated at a blisteringly hot 43°C (109.4°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. 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.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Curup, in May, it is raining for 28.3 days, with typically 159mm (6.26") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 316.5 rainfall days, and 2053mm (80.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Curup is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:05 WIB.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April, May and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.