May weather forecast
Moolai, Sri Lanka

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Moolai, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature varying between 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 29°C (84.2°F).

Temperature

Moolai observes a minor difference in average high-temperatures between April's 30.4°C (86.7°F) and May's 30.3°C (86.5°F). Moolai encounters an average temperature dip to a moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F) throughout May, subtly lower than its daytime maximum.

Heat index

May's heat index is calculated to be a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In May, in Moolai, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout May, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Moolai, Sri Lanka, there are 148.6 rainfall days, and 769mm (30.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Moolai, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of May, in Moolai, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:27 +0530.

Sunshine

In Moolai, Sri Lanka, the average sunshine in May is 11.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Moolai are January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.