May weather forecastSentul, Indonesia
May
Weather in May
The last month of the autumn, May, is another hot month in Sentul, Indonesia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.4°C (86.7°F) and 24.3°C (75.7°F).Temperature
The beginning of May records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.4°C (86.7°F), marking a negligible difference from April's 30.4°C (86.7°F). May witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F).Heat index
The heat index value for May is estimated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 19.6 days. Throughout May, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated. In Sentul, during the entire year, the rain falls for 221.5 days and collects up to 926mm (36.46") of precipitation.Daylight
In Sentul, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 49min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:43 WIB.
Sunshine
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. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. 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. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Average temperature in May
Sentul, Indonesia
- Average high temperature in May: 30.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (31.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (29.4°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 24.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is December (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22.2°C).
Average pressure in May
Sentul, Indonesia
- Average pressure in May: 1009.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1009.2mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Sentul, Indonesia
- Average wind speed in May: 9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (12.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6.8km/h).
Average humidity in May
Sentul, Indonesia
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Sentul, Indonesia
- Average rainfall in May: 66mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and March (142mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (10mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Sentul, Indonesia
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.6 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and December (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.5 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sentul, Indonesia
- Average daylight in May: 11h and 48min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sentul, Indonesia
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4 days).
Average UV index in May
Sentul, Indonesia
- Average UV index in May: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
Average cloud cover in May
Sentul, Indonesia
- Average cloud cover in May: 30
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in May
Sentul, Indonesia
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
