May contrasts starkly with
Trat’s earlier climatic conditions. Rainfall is at its peak with 410mm (16.14") pouring down on the city, a substantial increase from
April. It is a significant departure from the scanty rainfall recorded in the initial few months. This change in weather correlates with the long daylight hours — no decrease is registered despite the abundant rainfall. The combination of copious rain, lengthy daylight, and high temperatures constitute May's primary weather characteristics for Trat.
Temperature
In May, the average high-temperature in Trat registers at a still hot 32.6°C (90.7°F), nearly identical to April's 33.2°C (91.8°F). During May, the nighttime temperature in Trat averages to a moderately hot 24.7°C (76.5°F).
Heat index
In May, the average heat index is appraised at a burning hot 48°C (118.4°F).
Take caution: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may be imminent with ongoing effort.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 83%.
Rainfall
In Trat,
Thailand, in May, during 22 rainfall days, 410mm (16.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 191 rainfall days, and 4710mm (185.43") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:31 +07.