May weather forecast
Winter Park, FL

May, the last month of the spring in Winter Park, is a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 69.3°F (20.7°C) and an average high of 86.2°F (30.1°C).

Temperature

May's weather records an average high-temperature of a tropical 86.2°F (30.1°C), showing little deviation from April. In Winter Park, May nights cool down to an average of 69.3°F (20.7°C).

Heat index

The heat index in May is appraised at a torrid 96.8°F (36°C). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Winter Park is 72%.

Rainfall

In May, in Winter Park, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout May, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Winter Park, there are 152.5 rainfall days, and 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Winter Park, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Winter Park, the average sunshine in May is 10.7h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Winter Park. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following advice:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.