May weather forecast
Fort Gates, FL

May, the last month of the spring in Fort Gates, is a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 67.3°F (19.6°C) and max 86.5°F (30.3°C).

Temperature

Fort Gates ushers in May with an average high-temperature of a tropical 86.5°F (30.3°C), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 67.3°F (19.6°C) is expected.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 98.6°F (37°C). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Fort Gates, in May, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.8 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.6h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Fort Gates. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.