May weather forecast
Ban Nangeun, Laos

Compared to the preceding months, May in Ban Nangeun, Laos, is considerably more humid and sees a surge in rainfall. Intense rainfall takes centre stage with a whopping 107mm (4.21"), making May one of the wettest months of the year. Daylight extends to 13.1 hours, the annual high, but the abundance of cloud cover reduces the overall sunshine hours. As the night temperature does not fall below 20°C (68°F), the nights remain warm. Moving into June, the monsoon's peak phase will bring even heavier showers and higher humidity levels.

Temperature

Ban Nangeun in May witnesses an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), indicating a slight variation from April's 32.9°C (91.2°F). An average nighttime temperature of 20.7°C (69.3°F) is witnessed throughout May.

Heat index

May's mean heat index is appraised at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Ban Nangeun, in May, it is raining for 23.8 days, with typically 107mm (4.21") of accumulated precipitation. In Ban Nangeun, during the entire year, the rain falls for 212.5 days and collects up to 1072mm (42.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ban Nangeun, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:50 +07.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.