May weather forecast
Fort Meade, FL

The last month of the spring, May, is a hot month in Fort Meade, Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.9°F (20.5°C) and 86.7°F (30.4°C).

Temperature

Welcoming May, Fort Meade notes an average high-temperature of a tropical 86.7°F (30.4°C), nearly consistent with April's 83.1°F (28.4°C). The average temperature during May nights in Fort Meade is registered at an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C).

Heat index

May's average heat index is computed to be a fiery hot 98.6°F (37°C). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Fort Meade, in May, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fort Meade, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.2 days and collects up to 9.65" (245mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Fort Meade, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 32min.
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 6:31 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Fort Meade are May and July, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Fort Meade. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in May translates into these instructions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.