May weather forecast
Highland Park, FL

May, the last month of the spring in Highland Park, is a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 69.1°F (20.6°C) and 86.5°F (30.3°C).

Temperature

Highland Park, Florida, records a slight change with May's average high-temperatures adjusting to a tropical 86.5°F (30.3°C) from April's 82.9°F (28.3°C). Highland Park reports a consistent average low-temperature of 69.1°F (20.6°C) throughout May nights.

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is appraised at a very hot 98.6°F (37°C). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Highland Park is 73%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout May, 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Highland Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205 days and collects up to 41.3" (1049mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Highland Park is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of May in Highland Park, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Highland Park are May and July, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Highland Park. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in May leads to these guidelines:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.