May weather forecastWolfolk, FL

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a tropical month in Wolfolk, Florida, with temperature in the range of an average low of 69.4°F (20.8°C) and an average high of 86.7°F (30.4°C).

Temperature

The unfolding of May shows an average high-temperature of a tropical 86.7°F (30.4°C), indicating a slight variance from April's 83.3°F (28.5°C). Throughout the month of May, the average temperature dips to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C) at night.

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 98.6°F (37°C). Implement heightened safety measures - risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is increased. Prolonged activity may result in heatstroke.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Wolfolk, in May, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wolfolk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 190.4 days and collects up to 32.8" (833mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Wolfolk, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

May and July, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Wolfolk are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. 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. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.