May weather forecastColeman, FL

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a tropical month in Coleman, Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 67.6°F (19.8°C) and 86.2°F (30.1°C).

Temperature

Coleman registers an average high-temperature of a hot 86.2°F (30.1°C) with the arrival of May, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. The nights of May in Coleman, Florida, anticipate an average low-temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C).

Heat index

The heat index for May is appraised at a sweltering 96.8°F (36°C). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. 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', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout May, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.4 rainfall days, and 11.26" (286mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 36min.
On the first day of May in Coleman, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Coleman, the average sunshine in May is 10.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in May translates into these instructions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.