May weather forecastMaha Sarakham, Thailand

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a fiery hot month in Maha Sarakham, Thailand, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.9°C (76.8°F) and max 35.2°C (95.4°F).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, the average high-temperature rests at a still very hot 35.2°C (95.4°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Throughout May, Maha Sarakham's nights cool down to an average of 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during May is appraised at a blazing hot 55°C (131°F). Warning: These weather conditions are recognized as extremely precarious, with imminent risk of heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In Maha Sarakham, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout May, 155mm (6.1") of precipitation is accumulated. In Maha Sarakham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102 days and collects up to 1202mm (47.32") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 53min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:35 +07.