May weather forecastInigala, Sri Lanka

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Inigala, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.8°C (71.2°F) and an average high of 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Temperature

May's advent denotes a minor fluctuation in the average high-temperature to a still tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F) from April's 31.2°C (88.2°F). Inigala reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F) in May.

Heat index

May's heat index is appraised at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In Inigala, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In Inigala, in May, it is raining for 28.6 days, with typically 163mm (6.42") of accumulated precipitation. In Inigala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.4 days and collects up to 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Inigala, Sri Lanka, is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of May, in Inigala, Sri Lanka, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:20 +0530.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Inigala is 10.4h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.