May weather forecastTumapel, Indonesia

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another hot month in Tumapel, Indonesia, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.8°C (87.4°F) and min 25.7°C (78.3°F).

Temperature

The onset of May brings with it an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), showing a negligible variation from the month before. Tumapel's temperature lowers to a mean of 25.7°C (78.3°F) during the nights in May.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is evaluated at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. 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 especially vital to children. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In Tumapel, in May, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 47mm (1.85") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 187.8 rainfall days, and 839mm (33.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Tumapel, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 17:19 WIB.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.