May weather forecastPegambiran, Indonesia

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a hot month in Pegambiran, Indonesia, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.4°C (75.9°F) and max 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Temperature

The shift into May uncovers an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.1°C (86.2°F), subtly different from the previous month. Pegambiran reports a consistent average low-temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F) throughout May nights.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is calculated to be a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. 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. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Pegambiran, in May, it is raining for 20.5 days, with typically 72mm (2.83") of accumulated precipitation. In Pegambiran, during the entire year, the rain falls for 244.1 days and collects up to 1216mm (47.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of May in Pegambiran, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:36 WIB.

Sunshine

In Pegambiran, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Pegambiran, Indonesia, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May translates into these guidelines:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.