May weather forecast
Zapata Ranch, TX

The last month of the spring, May, is a hot month in Zapata Ranch, Texas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 88.5°F (31.4°C) and an average low of 73.2°F (22.9°C).

Temperature

Zapata Ranch, Texas, indicates an average high-temperature of a hot 88.5°F (31.4°C) in May, showing minor variation from April's 84.7°F (29.3°C). During May, the average low-temperature is a pleasant 73.2°F (22.9°C).

Heat index

May's average heat index is appraised at a blistering 104°F (40°C). Implement heightened safety measures - risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is increased. Prolonged activity may result in heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and 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 remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Youngsters frequently overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is an advanced sign of dehydration - thereby highlighting the importance of keeping hydrated, particularly during long physical activities.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In Zapata Ranch, Texas, during May, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. In Zapata Ranch, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.2 days and collects up to 15.28" (388mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Zapata Ranch is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:19 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Zapata Ranch is 9.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Zapata Ranch, Texas, is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in May translates into this advice:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.