May weather forecast
Altha, FL

May, the last month of the spring in Altha, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 85.3°F (29.6°C) and min 65.1°F (18.4°C).

Temperature

In Altha, the onset of May comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from April's 78.4°F (25.8°C) to a still moderately hot 85.3°F (29.6°C). The nights of May in Altha, Florida, anticipate an average low-temperature of 65.1°F (18.4°C).

Heat index

The heat index for May is calculated to be a torrid 95°F (35°C). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
Be aware that heat index ratings are designed for shaded locations and minor breezes. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Altha, in May, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Altha, there are 140 rainfall days, and 19.8" (503mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through December are months without snowfall in Altha.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Altha is 13h and 43min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:38 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Altha, the average sunshine in May is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Altha are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.