May weather forecast
Odugathur, India

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Odugathur, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.8°C (80.2°F) and 38.3°C (100.9°F).

Temperature

Odugathur reaches its highest average temperatures in May, measuring 38.3°C (100.9°F) at the peak and 26.8°C (80.2°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 48°C (118.4°F). Precaution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are possible. Heatstroke is a serious risk with continued exertion.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 48%, May is the least humid month in Odugathur.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout May, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is accumulated. In Odugathur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.7 days and collects up to 540mm (21.26") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Odugathur is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of May in Odugathur, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 6:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 6:36 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.7h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Odugathur.

UV index

April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
It is crucial to take precautions; skin and eyes can get damaged if left unprotected. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.