May weather forecastMaingnaung, Myanmar

Weather in May

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

Temperature

Maingnaung's warmest month, May, registers temperatures that range from a high of 31.3°C (88.3°F) to a low of 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Heat index

May's average heat index is estimated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In Maingnaung, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of May, in Maingnaung, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 18:54 +0630.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index 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 health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in May leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.