May weather forecastTangunan, Indonesia

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Tangunan, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.2°C (75.6°F) and an average high of 29.4°C (84.9°F).

Temperature

As Tangunan welcomes May, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still warm 29.4°C (84.9°F), showing little deviation from April's 29°C (84.2°F). Tangunan reports a consistent average low-temperature of 24.2°C (75.6°F) throughout May nights.

Heat index

May's average heat index is appraised at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Tangunan, in May, during 20.8 rainfall days, 73mm (2.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 237 rainfall days, and 1091mm (42.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 17:19 WIB.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in May translates into these instructions:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.