May weather forecastSungkai, Malaysia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sungkai, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.9°C (71.4°F) and an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

Upon the beginning of May, Sungkai's high-temperatures register at a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Sungkai's nighttime temperature in May falls to an average of 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is an estimation of the warmth sensation when considering humidity levels. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Sungkai is 83%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 30.3 days. Throughout May, 294mm (11.57") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 342.1 rainfall days, and 2712mm (106.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sungkai, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:22 pm +08.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. 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. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 21.9°C (71.4°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is appraised at 41°C (105.8°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 83%.

In Sungkai, Malaysia, during May, the rain falls for 30.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 294mm (11.57") of precipitation.

In Sungkai, the average day length in May is 12h and 18min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:22 pm +08.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.2h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Sungkai, Malaysia

  • Average high temperature in May: 30.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 21.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (21.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (20.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Sungkai, Malaysia

  • Average pressure in May: 1008.9mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (1010.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Sungkai, Malaysia

  • Average wind speed in May: 3.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are July and August (3.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Sungkai, Malaysia

  • Average humidity in May: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and September (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Sungkai, Malaysia

  • Average rainfall in May: 294mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (325mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (131mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Sungkai, Malaysia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 30.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (24 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sungkai, Malaysia

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sungkai, Malaysia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (2.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0 days).

Average UV index in May
Sungkai, Malaysia

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, August, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Sungkai, Malaysia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Sungkai, Malaysia

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (8km).