May weather forecast
Alachua, FL

The last month of the spring, May, is a tropical month in Alachua, Florida, with an average temperature varying between 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 86.2°F (30.1°C).

Temperature

May signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's warm 80.6°F (27°C) to a hot 86.2°F (30.1°C). Alachua's average low-temperature for the month of May records at an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Heat index

The heat index in May is computed to be a fiery hot 96.8°F (36°C). Apply extra caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke might occur with long-duration activity.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. 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', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

In Alachua, Florida, in May, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 196.8 rainfall days, and 35.71" (907mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Alachua, the average sunshine in May is 10.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.