May weather forecastMahara, Sri Lanka

May weather forecast for Mahara, Sri Lanka: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. May, the last month of the spring in Mahara, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and an average low of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Mahara, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and an average low of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

Mahara's May average high-temperature settles at a moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. Mahara experiences a mean temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F) during May nights.

Heat index

May's average heat index is estimated at a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young ones often ignore the need to take a break and drink fluids. Thirst is a late-stage symptom of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, particularly during extended physical activities, is crucial.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Mahara, in May, it is raining for 29.8 days, with typically 270mm (10.63") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 317.3 rainfall days, and 2422mm (95.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mahara, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:56 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 is 7.6h.

UV index

January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Updated: Aug 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Mahara, is 28.3°C (82.9°F), while the average low-temperature is 21.8°C (71.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is estimated at 34°C (93.2°F).

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months.

In Mahara, the average relative humidity in May is 88%.

In May, the rain falls for 29.8 days. Throughout May, 270mm (10.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Mahara, the average day length in May is 12h and 26min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:23 +0530.

In Mahara, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In Mahara, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Average temperature in May
Mahara, Sri Lanka

Average high temperature in May: 28.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.1°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (27.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: 21.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (21.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Mahara, Sri Lanka

Average pressure in May: 1008.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Mahara, Sri Lanka

Average wind speed in May: 6.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (8.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and March (3.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Mahara, Sri Lanka

Average humidity in May: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (80%).

Average rainfall in May
Mahara, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall in May: 270mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (357mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (85mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Mahara, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall days in May: 29.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (18.9 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mahara, Sri Lanka

Average daylight in May: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

Average sunshine in May: 7h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mahara, Sri Lanka

Average sunshine days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (9.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (0.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Mahara, Sri Lanka

Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are September and October (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Mahara, Sri Lanka

Average cloud cover in May: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Mahara, Sri Lanka

Average visibility in May: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, September, October and November (7km).