May weather forecastSungkai, Malaysia

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.