May weather forecast
Neilson, FL

May, the last month of the spring in Neilson, is a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 69.4°F (20.8°C) and max 86.7°F (30.4°C).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, the average high-temperature rests at a tropical 86.7°F (30.4°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. An average low-temperature of 69.4°F (20.8°C) is noted during the nights in May in Neilson, Florida.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is calculated to be a torrid 98.6°F (37°C). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. 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. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children are often less aware of the need to rest and re-hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - it's vital to remain hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In Neilson, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Neilson, in May, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 190.4 rainfall days, and 32.8" (833mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Neilson, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

May and July, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Neilson. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.