May weather forecast
Laurel, FL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Laurel, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 82.9°F (28.3°C) and 73.4°F (23°C).

Temperature

As May takes hold, the average high-temperature is a still warm 82.9°F (28.3°C), nearly mirroring that of the previous month. In the month of May, Laurel experiences an average low-temperature of 73.4°F (23°C).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 89.6°F (32°C). Exhaustion becomes probable with enduring exposure and activity, potentially causing heat cramps.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Laurel, during May, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Laurel, Florida, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.8 days and collects up to 17.13" (435mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Laurel, Florida, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year in Laurel, Florida, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May translates into these guidelines:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is May in Laurel?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Laurel, is 82.9°F (28.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 73.4°F (23°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Laurel?

The average relative humidity in May in Laurel, Florida, is 74%.

How many days does it rain in May in Laurel?

In Laurel, Florida, in May, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May in Laurel?

The average day length in May is 13h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Laurel?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Laurel?

The month with the most sunshine in Laurel, Florida, is May, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Laurel have in May?

In Laurel, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Laurel?

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Laurel, Florida.

How high is the UV index in May in Laurel?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Laurel is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Laurel, FL

Average temperature in May - Laurel, FL
  • Average high temperature in May: 82.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 73.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (57°F).

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Average pressure in May
Laurel, FL

Average pressure in May - Laurel, FL
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Laurel, FL

Average wind speed in May - Laurel, FL
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
Laurel, FL

Average humidity in May - Laurel, FL
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Laurel, FL

Average rainfall in May - Laurel, FL
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in May
Laurel, FL

Average rainfall days in May - Laurel, FL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Laurel, FL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Laurel, FL
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Laurel, FL

Average sunshine days in May - Laurel, FL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6 days).

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Average UV index in May
Laurel, FL

Average UV index in May - Laurel, 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 months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in May
Laurel, FL

Average cloud cover in May - Laurel, FL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in May
Laurel, FL

Average visibility in May - Laurel, 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).

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