May weather forecast
Mabima, Sri Lanka

May, the last month of the spring in Mabima, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.3°C (79.3°F) and max 30.6°C (87.1°F).

Temperature

Mabima starts May with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F), a minor shift from April's 31.8°C (89.2°F). Nighttime temperatures record an average of 26.3°C (79.3°F) throughout May.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In Mabima, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Mabima, in May, it is raining for 28.8 days, with typically 306mm (12.05") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 289.4 rainfall days, and 2262mm (89.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mabima, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 27min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:23 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Mabima is 8.6h.

UV index

May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Mabima, Sri Lanka. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.