May weather forecast
Groveland, FL

May, the last month of the spring in Groveland, is a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 68.4°F (20.2°C) and an average high of 86.2°F (30.1°C).

Temperature

Groveland experiences an average high-temperature of a tropical 86.2°F (30.1°C) in May, subtly different from April's 82°F (27.8°C). The low-temperature in Groveland averages to a pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C) during the nights of May.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 96.8°F (36°C). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, in Groveland, the rain falls for 16.9 days. Throughout May, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 195.1 rainfall days, and 37.28" (947mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Groveland is 13h and 35min.
On the first day of May in Groveland, Florida, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Groveland. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May leads to these instructions:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 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. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.