May weather forecastPaung, Myanmar

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Paung, Myanmar, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.9°C (91.2°F) and an average low of 26.5°C (79.7°F).

Temperature

In May, Paung experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at a tropical 32.9°C (91.2°F), closely mirroring the climate in April. Paung records an average low-temperature of 26.5°C (79.7°F) throughout the month of May.

Heat index

The heat index value for May is calculated to be a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Keep guard: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued activity increases the risk of heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In Paung, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Paung, in May, it is raining for 25.9 days, with typically 184mm (7.24") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 200.3 rainfall days, and 1751mm (68.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 55min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 18:29 +0630.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Paung is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. 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. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.