May weather forecastKaranganom, Indonesia

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Karanganom, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 22.8°C (73°F) and 28.7°C (83.7°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still moderately hot 28.7°C (83.7°F) in May, hardly different from the 29.1°C (84.4°F) recorded in April. Throughout the May nights, Karanganom encounters a low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F).

Heat index

In May, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. With a high level of moisture in the air, the evaporation process becomes less efficient, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently and resulting in a sensation of overheating. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Karanganom, during May, the rain falls for 25.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 164mm (6.46") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Karanganom, there are 294.6 rainfall days, and 1749mm (68.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Karanganom, Indonesia, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 17:26 WIB.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

January, April through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.