May weather forecast
Balurghat, India

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Balurghat, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.3°C (79.3°F) and 36.8°C (98.2°F).

Temperature

May's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still torrid 36.8°C (98.2°F) from April. The month of May records an average low-temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F) in Balurghat.

Heat index

May's mean heat index is computed to be a burning hot 52°C (125.6°F). Remain alert: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Extended effort can lead to heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. 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 62%.

Rainfall

In Balurghat, in May, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 133mm (5.24") of accumulated precipitation. In Balurghat, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.1 days and collects up to 1141mm (44.92") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Balurghat is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 6:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:44 am and sunset at 6:20 pm IST.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Balurghat, with an average of 11h of sunshine.

UV index

May is the month with the highest UV index in Balurghat, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 8 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Be proactive in protecting yourself; skin and eyes can be harmed if left unprotected. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.