May weather forecast
Paligedara, Sri Lanka

May, the last month of the spring in Paligedara, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 26.4°C (79.5°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), closely related to the 31.4°C (88.5°F) observed in April. The nights of May anticipate a slight dip from daytime high temperatures, settling to an average low-temperature of 26.4°C (79.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index in May is calculated to be a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

In Paligedara, Sri Lanka, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Paligedara, in May, during 27.1 rainfall days, 279mm (10.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Paligedara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272.3 days and collects up to 2039mm (80.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:22 +0530.

Sunshine

In Paligedara, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Paligedara are May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.