May weather forecastClay Sink, FL

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Clay Sink, is a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 67.8°F (19.9°C) and an average high of 86.2°F (30.1°C).

Temperature

Clay Sink starts May with an average high-temperature of a tropical 86.2°F (30.1°C), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from April. Throughout May, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 67.8°F (19.9°C).

Heat index

May's average heat index is estimated at a very hot 96.8°F (36°C). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Clay Sink, in May, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Clay Sink, Florida, there are 140.2 rainfall days, and 15" (381mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Clay Sink, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.