May weather forecast
Wattappola, Sri Lanka

May, the last month of the spring in Wattappola, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.1°C (86.2°F) and min 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

May's onset sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.1°C (86.2°F), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. During May, Wattappola's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for May is estimated at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations 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 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children frequently do not comprehend the need for rest and hydration. Thirst is an advanced stage of dehydration - staying hydrated, especially during extended physical exercises, is essential.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. 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 in Wattappola is 80%.

Rainfall

In Wattappola, during May, the rain falls for 28.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 163mm (6.42") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Wattappola, there are 278.4 rainfall days, and 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Wattappola, Sri Lanka, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 27min.
On the first day of May in Wattappola, Sri Lanka, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:21 +0530.

Sunshine

In Wattappola, the average sunshine in May is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Wattappola are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in May leads to these recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. 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. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.