May weather forecastKa`lul, Saudi Arabia

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ka`lul, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.2°C (93.6°F) and an average low of 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

May begins with an average high-temperature of a still hot 34.2°C (93.6°F), reflecting close similarity to the preceding month. Ka`lul welcomes an average low temperature of 30.5°C (86.9°F) in May, a gentle shift from the day's high.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is appraised at a scorching 44°C (111.2°F). Keep on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a possible danger with ongoing physical activity.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial 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.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are May and July, with an average relative humidity of 62%.

Rainfall

In May, in Ka`lul, Saudi Arabia, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout May, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 63.2 rainfall days, and 160mm (6.3") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Ka`lul is 12h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of May, in Ka`lul, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:38 +03.

Sunshine

May, June and August, with an average of 12.2h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ka`lul are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 8 during May leads to these instructions:
Protection is paramount; otherwise, swift harm can come to the skin and eyes. 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. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.