May weather forecast
Ranchi, India

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Weather in May

May presents a mix of intense heat and substantial rainfall, making it a particularly unique month in Ranchi. It exhibits the most extreme temperatures for the year, accompanied by an increase in sunshine hours. Despite this, the humidity stays quite controlled due to the rising trend in rainfall. The whole city faces the year's most intense heat at 38.8°C (101.8°F), with low temperatures also showing an upward trend to 26.3°C (79.3°F). This blend of conditions characterizes May's weather in Ranchi and sets the stage for the upcoming monsoon season.

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 38.8°C (101.8°F) and lows of 26.3°C (79.3°F), May is the warmest month in Ranchi, India.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Ranchi is 34%.

Rainfall

In Ranchi, in May, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 22mm (0.87") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 836mm (32.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Ranchi is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 6:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 6:30 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 12h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Ranchi.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ranchi are April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Be sure to take precautions. Without protection, skin might suffer damage quickly. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest in Ranchi?

May stands out as Ranchi's warmest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 38.8°C (101.8°F) and a low of 26.3°C (79.3°F).

How hot is it in Ranchi in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Ranchi, is 38.8°C (101.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 26.3°C (79.3°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 28°C (82.4°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Ranchi?

In Ranchi, the average relative humidity in May is 34%.

How many days does it rain in May in Ranchi?

In May, in Ranchi, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout May, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in May in Ranchi?

In Ranchi, the average day length in May is 13h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Ranchi?

On the first day of May in Ranchi, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 6:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 6:30 pm IST.

What month has the most sunshine in Ranchi?

With an average of 12h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Ranchi, India.

How long on average sun shines in May in Ranchi?

The average sunshine duration in May is 12h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Ranchi?

April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Ranchi, India.

How high is the UV index in May in Ranchi?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in May
Ranchi, India

Average temperature in May - Ranchi, India
  • Average high temperature in May: 38.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (38.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 26.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Ranchi, India

Average pressure in May - Ranchi, India
  • Average pressure in May: 1003.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (999.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Ranchi, India

Average wind speed in May - Ranchi, India
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (10.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Ranchi, India

Average humidity in May - Ranchi, India
  • Average humidity in May: 34%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (26%).

Average rainfall in May
Ranchi, India

Average rainfall in May - Ranchi, India
  • Average rainfall in May: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (223mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (6mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Ranchi, India

Average rainfall days in May - Ranchi, India
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.4 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ranchi, India

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ranchi, India
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ranchi, India

Average sunshine days in May - Ranchi, India
  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Ranchi, India

Average UV index in May - Ranchi, India
  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Ranchi, India

Average cloud cover in May - Ranchi, India
  • Average cloud cover in May: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and December (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in May
Ranchi, India

Average visibility in May - Ranchi, India
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (8km).

Ranchi, India

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