May weather forecastPadukka, Sri Lanka

Weather in May

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

Temperature

Padukka's weather, upon May's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F), nearly identical to the prior month. Padukka notes a steady average temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F) during the nights of May.

Heat index

May's mean heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:22 +0530.

Sunshine

In Padukka, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.