May, the last month of the spring in
Lom Sak District, is another hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.9°C (94.8°F) and min 24.4°C (75.9°F).
Temperature
Lom Sak District registers an average high-temperature of a tropical 34.9°C (94.8°F) with the arrival of May, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. In May, Lom Sak District encounters an average low-temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F) during the night.
Heat index
The heat index value during May is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 54°C (129.2°F).
Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Kids frequently ignore the importance of taking a break and rehydrating. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, it is crucial to stay hydrated, especially during long-lasting physical activities.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 76%.
Rainfall
In Lom Sak District, in May, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 151mm (5.94") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119 rainfall days, and 1043mm (41.06") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
In Lom Sak District, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:44 +07.