May weather forecastMawchi, Myanmar

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a fiery hot month in Mawchi, Myanmar, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.9°C (76.8°F) and an average high of 36.5°C (97.7°F).

Temperature

Mawchi observes an average high-temperature of a still torrid 36.5°C (97.7°F) in May, barely different from 38.5°C (101.3°F) in April. An average low-temperature of 24.9°C (76.8°F) is recorded during the nights in May in Mawchi.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 51°C (123.8°F). Stay alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a likely outcome of ongoing activity.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 62%.

Rainfall

In Mawchi, during May, the rain falls for 21.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 98mm (3.86") of precipitation. In Mawchi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.9 days and collects up to 1073mm (42.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Mawchi is 13h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of May, in Mawchi, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 18:34 +0630.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Mawchi, Myanmar, is 10.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Mawchi is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during May translates into the following directions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.