May weather forecast
South Idylwild, FL

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

Temperature

With the onset of May, South Idylwild's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from April's moderately hot 80.8°F (27.1°C) to a hot 86.4°F (30.2°C). In South Idylwild, the average temperature during the nights of May drops to an enjoyable 66.9°F (19.4°C).

Heat index

The heat index for May is appraised at a sweltering 96.8°F (36°C). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

In May, in South Idylwild, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout May, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in South Idylwild, there are 150.7 rainfall days, and 23.78" (604mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of May, in South Idylwild, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.6h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in South Idylwild. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during May translates into the following directions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.