May weather forecastPunggul, Indonesia

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another tropical month in Punggul, Indonesia, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.7°C (87.3°F) and min 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

Punggul ushers in May with an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. An average temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) marks the nights in May.

Heat index

May's average heat index is computed to be a scorching 40°C (104°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In Punggul, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Punggul, in May, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 50mm (1.97") of accumulated precipitation. In Punggul, during the entire year, the rain falls for 193.7 days and collects up to 899mm (35.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 17:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 17:18 WIB.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

February, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.