May weather forecastMerediths, FL

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Merediths, Florida, with an average temperature ranging between min 66.9°F (19.4°C) and max 85.6°F (29.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May sees a slight increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from 80.2°F (26.8°C) to a still moderately hot 85.6°F (29.8°C). An average low-temperature of 66.9°F (19.4°C) marks the month of May.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is computed to be a torrid 95°F (35°C). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for 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.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout May, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 190.9 rainfall days, and 35.16" (893mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Merediths. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.