May weather forecastTorrey, FL

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a hot month in Torrey, Florida, with temperature in the range of an average low of 69.1°F (20.6°C) and an average high of 86.7°F (30.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of May manifests an average high-temperature of a hot 86.7°F (30.4°C), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. Torrey records an average temperature drop to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C) in May.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is estimated at a very hot 98.6°F (37°C). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Torrey, during May, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 195.2 rainfall days, and 35.47" (901mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of May, in Torrey, Florida, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Torrey, Florida. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May leads to these instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.