May weather forecast
North Palm Beach, FL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in North Palm Beach, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 75.7°F (24.3°C) and max 81°F (27.2°C).

Temperature

North Palm Beach's average high-temperature in May is a still warm 81°F (27.2°C), marking an insignificant difference from the 78.1°F (25.6°C) of April. North Palm Beach maintains a consistent average nighttime low-temperature of 75.7°F (24.3°C) throughout May.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 86°F (30°C). If exposure and activity are sustained, they might cause a feeling of weariness, resulting in heat cramps.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. 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 particularly relevant to 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

The average relative humidity in May in North Palm Beach, Florida, is 75%.

Rainfall

In North Palm Beach, in May, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In North Palm Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 193.9 days and collects up to 22.56" (573mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of May, in North Palm Beach, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:09 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In North Palm Beach, the average sunshine in May is 10.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. 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. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in North Palm Beach?

The average high-temperature, in May, in North Palm Beach, is 81°F (27.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 75.7°F (24.3°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in May in North Palm Beach?

The average relative humidity in May in North Palm Beach is 75%.

How much does it rain in North Palm Beach in May?

In May, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout May, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in May in North Palm Beach?

In North Palm Beach, Florida, the average day length in May is 13h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in North Palm Beach?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in North Palm Beach, Florida, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:09 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in North Palm Beach?

In May, the average sunshine duration in North Palm Beach is 10.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in North Palm Beach?

The months with the highest UV index in North Palm Beach are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index reading in May in North Palm Beach?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in North Palm Beach, Florida, is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
North Palm Beach, FL

Average temperature in May - North Palm Beach, FL
  • Average high temperature in May: 81°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (72°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 75.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (81.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (64.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
North Palm Beach, FL

Average pressure in May - North Palm Beach, FL
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
North Palm Beach, FL

Average wind speed in May - North Palm Beach, FL
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

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Average humidity in May
North Palm Beach, FL

Average humidity in May - North Palm Beach, FL
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
North Palm Beach, FL

Average rainfall in May - North Palm Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in May
North Palm Beach, FL

Average rainfall days in May - North Palm Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
North Palm Beach, FL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - North Palm Beach, 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: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
North Palm Beach, FL

Average sunshine days in May - North Palm Beach, FL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
North Palm Beach, FL

Average UV index in May - North Palm Beach, 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 and February (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in May
North Palm Beach, FL

Average cloud cover in May - North Palm Beach, FL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are January, November and December (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are May, July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in May
North Palm Beach, FL

Average visibility in May - North Palm Beach, 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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