May weather forecastEagle Lake, FL

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Eagle Lake, is a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 68.9°F (20.5°C) and max 86.5°F (30.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of May brings with it an average high-temperature of a hot 86.5°F (30.3°C), showing a negligible variation from the month before. May nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 68.9°F (20.5°C).

Heat index

May's average heat index is calculated to be a torrid 98.6°F (37°C). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In Eagle Lake, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Eagle Lake, during May, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. In Eagle Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.5 days and collects up to 19.09" (485mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 33min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

May and July, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Eagle Lake, is 86.5°F (30.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 68.9°F (20.5°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.

In Eagle Lake, during May, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

In May, the average day length is 13h and 33min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

May and July, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Eagle Lake.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10.6h.

The months with the highest UV index in Eagle Lake are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average high temperature

82.8°F

86.5°F

89.2°F

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Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

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13.7

Average UV index

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Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Eagle Lake, FL

Average high temperature in May: 86.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (69.3°F).

Average low temperature in May: 68.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (51.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Eagle Lake, FL

Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Eagle Lake, FL

Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Eagle Lake, FL

Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Eagle Lake, FL

Average rainfall in May: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Eagle Lake, FL

Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Eagle Lake, FL

Average daylight in May: 13h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

Average sunshine in May: 10h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are May and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Eagle Lake, FL

Average sunshine days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (4.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Eagle Lake, FL

Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Eagle Lake, FL

Average cloud cover in May: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Eagle Lake, FL

Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).