May weather forecast
Northwood, FL

The last month of the spring, May, is a hot month in Northwood, Florida, with an average temperature varying between 66.9°F (19.4°C) and 86.4°F (30.2°C).

Temperature

Northwood's weather in May presents a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 80.8°F (27.1°C) in April to a tropical 86.4°F (30.2°C). May witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 66.9°F (19.4°C) in Northwood.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 96.8°F (36°C). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In May, in Northwood, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout May, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Northwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.7 days and collects up to 23.78" (604mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Northwood is 13h and 39min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Northwood, the average sunshine in May is 10.6h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Northwood. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following advice:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.