May weather forecastNiten, Indonesia

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Niten, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.7°C (83.7°F) and min 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Niten's average high-temperature is noted with the start of May, touching a still warm 28.7°C (83.7°F) from April's 29.1°C (84.4°F). Niten encounters an average low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) during May nights.

Heat index

May's average heat index is computed to be a torrid 35°C (95°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Niten, in May, it is raining for 25.9 days, with typically 164mm (6.46") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Niten, there are 294.6 rainfall days, and 1749mm (68.86") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of May, in Niten, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:27 WIB.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, April through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.