May weather forecastMaja, Indonesia

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another hot month in Maja, Indonesia, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.1°C (88°F) and min 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Temperature

Welcoming May, Maja notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.1°C (88°F), nearly consistent with April's 30.8°C (87.4°F). During the month of May, Maja anticipates a mean low-temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is estimated at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Maja is 78%.

Rainfall

In Maja, during May, the rain falls for 26.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 118mm (4.65") of precipitation. In Maja, during the entire year, the rain falls for 291.3 days and collects up to 1460mm (57.48") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Maja is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:45 WIB.

Sunshine

In Maja, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.