May weather forecast
Arcadia, FL

The last month of the spring, May, is a hot month in Arcadia, Florida, with temperature in the range of an average low of 69.4°F (20.8°C) and an average high of 87.4°F (30.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of May brings an average high-temperature of a hot 87.4°F (30.8°C), nearly matching the April temperature. In Arcadia, May nights cool down to an average of 69.4°F (20.8°C).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 100.4°F (38°C). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. 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 highly critical for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In Arcadia, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

In Arcadia, in May, during 17.2 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 187.3 rainfall days, and 28.62" (727mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Arcadia, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of May, in Arcadia, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Arcadia, Florida, are May and July, with an average of 10.8h of sunshine.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in May translates into these instructions:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.