May weather forecast
Bakmeegolla, Sri Lanka

May, the last month of the spring in Bakmeegolla, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°C (73.4°F) and 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May sees an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F), hardly diverging from April's 32.9°C (91.2°F). In Bakmeegolla, an average low-temperature of 23°C (73.4°F) is recorded during May nights.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is estimated at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to 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.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Bakmeegolla, Sri Lanka, during May, the rain falls for 21.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 117mm (4.61") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 217.7 rainfall days, and 1165mm (45.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bakmeegolla, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:21 +0530.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Bakmeegolla is 10.7h.

UV index

March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.