May weather forecast
Gulf City, FL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Gulf City, is a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 86.4°F (30.2°C) and an average low of 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

May notes an average high-temperature of a tropical 86.4°F (30.2°C), subtly differing from April's 82°F (27.8°C). Throughout the month of May, Gulf City observes an average nighttime temperature of 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is evaluated at a torrid 96.8°F (36°C). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are March through May, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 14.6 days. Throughout May, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.5 rainfall days, and 15.16" (385mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.1h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Gulf City, is 86.4°F (30.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 70.3°F (21.3°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What are the least humid months?

March through May, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 71%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Gulf City, in May, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Gulf City, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Gulf City, FL

Average temperature in May - Gulf City, FL
  • Average high temperature in May: 86.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 70.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (52.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Gulf City, FL

Average pressure in May - Gulf City, FL
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Gulf City, FL

Average wind speed in May - Gulf City, FL
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Gulf City, FL

Average humidity in May - Gulf City, FL
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Gulf City, FL

Average rainfall in May - Gulf City, FL
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.22"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and March (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Gulf City, FL

Average rainfall days in May - Gulf City, FL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gulf City, FL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gulf City, FL
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gulf City, FL

Average sunshine days in May - Gulf City, FL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Gulf City, FL

Average UV index in May - Gulf City, FL
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Gulf City, FL

Average cloud cover in May - Gulf City, FL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in May
Gulf City, FL

Average visibility in May - Gulf City, FL
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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