May weather forecastLingga, Malaysia

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Lingga, is another hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.9°C (89.4°F) and min 22.7°C (72.9°F).

Temperature

The peak of Lingga's temperatures is noted during May, June and August, averaging a high-temperature of 31.9°C (89.4°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. 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. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In Lingga, the average relative humidity in May is 86%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 27.3 days. Throughout May, 112mm (4.41") of precipitation is accumulated. In Lingga, Malaysia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 307.7 days and collects up to 1442mm (56.77") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Lingga, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 6:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 6:38 pm +08.

Sunshine

In Lingga, the average sunshine in May is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Lingga are February, April, May, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in May leads to these guidelines:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.