May weather forecastGopeng, Malaysia

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Gopeng, is another hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.5°C (70.7°F) and max 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

The unfolding of May shows an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), indicating a slight variance from April's 30.4°C (86.7°F). An average low-temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F) marks the nights in Gopeng throughout May.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Gopeng is 82%.

Rainfall

In Gopeng, in May, it is raining for 29.7 days, with typically 256mm (10.08") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gopeng, there are 329.7 rainfall days, and 2674mm (105.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gopeng, Malaysia, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:23 pm +08.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Gopeng is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gopeng are January through March, May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.