May weather forecast
Sunset Beach, FL

May, the last month of the spring in Sunset Beach, is a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 71.6°F (22°C) and max 86°F (30°C).

Temperature

Sunset Beach greets May with an average high-temperature of a hot 86°F (30°C), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. The average temperature in Sunset Beach during May nights dips to an agreeable 71.6°F (22°C).

Heat index

May's average heat index is calculated to be a very hot 95°F (35°C). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children often overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is a late-stage sign of dehydration - hence, it is necessary to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The least humid month in Sunset Beach, Florida, is May, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In Sunset Beach, in May, during 15.5 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.2 rainfall days, and 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Sunset Beach, Florida, is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of May in Sunset Beach, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.9h 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.