May weather forecastAdampan, Sri Lanka

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Adampan, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.1°C (82.6°F) and 31.2°C (88.2°F).

Temperature

Adampan notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F) in May, displaying minor variation from April. In Adampan, the month of May brings a consistent average low-temperature of 28.1°C (82.6°F), slightly cooler than its daytime highs.

Heat index

In May, the heat index is appraised at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In Adampan, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Adampan, during May, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 51mm (2.01") of precipitation. In Adampan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.2 days and collects up to 849mm (33.43") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Adampan, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:26 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Adampan, Sri Lanka, is 11.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May leads to these instructions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.