May weather forecastBatu Caves, Malaysia

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Batu Caves, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.4°C (90.3°F) and 24°C (75.2°F).

Temperature

The initiation of May records an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.4°C (90.3°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. Nighttime temperature in Batu Caves, Malaysia, dips to a mean of 24°C (75.2°F) during May.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is computed to be a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Observe: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is on the horizon with prolonged exertion.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In Batu Caves, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Batu Caves, in May, it is raining for 27.2 days, with typically 122mm (4.8") of accumulated precipitation. In Batu Caves, during the entire year, the rain falls for 299.4 days and collects up to 1297mm (51.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Batu Caves is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:17 pm. On the last day of May, in Batu Caves, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:19 pm +08.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Batu Caves is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Batu Caves are January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.