May weather forecast
Madison, FL

May, the last month of the spring in Madison, is a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 86°F (30°C) and 65.5°F (18.6°C).

Temperature

As May begins, there's a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 80.1°F (26.7°C) in April to a tropical 86°F (30°C). Madison experiences an average low-temperature of 65.5°F (18.6°C) in month of May.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 95°F (35°C). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 71%, May is the least humid month in Madison.

Rainfall

In Madison, in May, during 14.4 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Madison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.5 days and collects up to 34.76" (883mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall in Madison, Florida.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 42min.
On the first day of May in Madison, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

May and July, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Madison are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following advice:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.