May weather forecast
Pansilgoda, Sri Lanka

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Pansilgoda, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and an average low of 26.4°C (79.5°F).

Temperature

Pansilgoda sees the arrival of May with an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), indicating a subtle variation from April. Pansilgoda sustains an average of approximately a warm 26.4°C (79.5°F) during May nights, with little variation from daytime highs.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. 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. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Pansilgoda, in May, it is raining for 26.3 days, with typically 204mm (8.03") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pansilgoda, Sri Lanka, there are 265.4 rainfall days, and 1744mm (68.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Pansilgoda is 8.8h.

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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.