May weather forecast
Panagoda, Sri Lanka

May, the last month of the spring in Panagoda, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.2°C and 26.3°C.

Temperature

The shift into May reveals an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.2°C, closely mirroring April's climate. The nighttime temperature in May experiences a minor dip, averaging a moderately hot 26.3°C.

Heat index

May's mean heat index is appraised at a fiery hot 39°C. Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Panagoda, in May, it is raining for 28 days, with typically 303mm of accumulated precipitation. In Panagoda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 273.8 days and collects up to 2059mm of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Panagoda are May, June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.