May weather forecast
Orange Lake, FL

The last month of the spring, May, is a tropical month in Orange Lake, Florida, with an average temperature varying between 66.9°F (19.4°C) and 86°F (30°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings an average high-temperature of a hot 86°F (30°C), showing a minute difference from April's 81.1°F (27.3°C). The month of May records an average low-temperature of 66.9°F (19.4°C).

Heat index

May's mean heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 96.8°F (36°C). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Orange Lake is 73%.

Rainfall

In Orange Lake, in May, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Orange Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.6 days and collects up to 24.09" (612mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Orange Lake, Florida, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

May has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.