May weather forecast
East Tampa, FL

The last month of the spring, May, is a tropical month in East Tampa, Florida, with temperature in the range of an average high of 86.2°F (30.1°C) and an average low of 70.7°F (21.5°C).

Temperature

East Tampa sees the arrival of May with an average high-temperature of a tropical 86.2°F (30.1°C), indicating a subtle variation from April. The average temperature in East Tampa during May nights dips to an agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C).

Heat index

In May, the heat index is computed to be a torrid 95°F (35°C). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. 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. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In East Tampa, during May, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.4 rainfall days, and 12.32" (313mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In East Tampa, Florida, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11h of sunshine.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during May morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.