May weather forecastHpalamung, Myanmar

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Hpalamung, Myanmar, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°C (88.3°F) and 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Temperature

May is the month when Hpalamung, Myanmar, sees the highest average temperatures, with a high of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and a low of 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index for May is evaluated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. 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 process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Hpalamung, in May, it is raining for 25.8 days, with typically 153mm (6.02") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 223.5 rainfall days, and 2058mm (81.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Hpalamung is 13h and 24min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 18:52 +0630.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 10.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Hpalamung are March through May, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.