May weather forecast
Del Rio, FL

The last month of the spring, May, is a hot month in Del Rio, Florida, with an average temperature varying between 70°F (21.1°C) and 86.5°F (30.3°C).

Temperature

The advent of May brings an average high-temperature of a tropical 86.5°F (30.3°C), almost identical to the preceding month. Del Rio, during the month of May, experiences an average low-temperature of 70°F (21.1°C).

Heat index

The average heat index in May is computed to be a very hot 96.8°F (36°C). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

March and May, with an average relative humidity of 70%, are the least humid months in Del Rio.

Rainfall

In Del Rio, in May, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Del Rio, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 33min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.8h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Del Rio, Florida.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Del Rio. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.