May weather forecastGulf City, FL

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Gulf City, is a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 86.4°F (30.2°C) and an average low of 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

May notes an average high-temperature of a tropical 86.4°F (30.2°C), subtly differing from April's 82°F (27.8°C). Throughout the month of May, Gulf City observes an average nighttime temperature of 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is evaluated at a torrid 96.8°F (36°C). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are March through May, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 14.6 days. Throughout May, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.5 rainfall days, and 15.16" (385mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.1h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.