May weather forecast
Leesburg, FL

The last month of the spring, May, is a tropical month in Leesburg, Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 67.8°F (19.9°C) and 86.2°F (30.1°C).

Temperature

Welcoming May, Leesburg notes an average high-temperature of a tropical 86.2°F (30.1°C), nearly consistent with April's 82°F (27.8°C). During the month of May, an average low-temperature of 67.8°F (19.9°C) is recorded.

Heat index

The heat index value for May is appraised at a fiery hot 96.8°F (36°C). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout May, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 200.1 rainfall days, and 39.06" (992mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Leesburg is 13h and 36min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are May and July, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following instructions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.