May weather forecast
Citrus Ridge, FL

May, the last month of the spring in Citrus Ridge, is a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 68.5°F (20.3°C) and max 86.4°F (30.2°C).

Temperature

The start of May sees the average high-temperature at a tropical 86.4°F (30.2°C), showing little difference from April's 82.6°F (28.1°C). May nights in Citrus Ridge are marked by an average temperature drop to an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 96.8°F (36°C). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Citrus Ridge is 73%.

Rainfall

In Citrus Ridge, in May, it is raining for 16.1 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Citrus Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182 days and collects up to 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of May in Citrus Ridge, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Citrus Ridge is 10.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in May leads to these guidelines:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. 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. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.