May weather forecast
Shady, FL

The last month of the spring, May, is a hot month in Shady, Florida, with an average temperature fluctuating between 67.5°F (19.7°C) and 86.2°F (30.1°C).

Temperature

During May, Shady observes a subtle ascent to a hot 86.2°F (30.1°C) from April's 81.1°F (27.3°C) in the average high-temperature. Shady records an average low of 67.5°F (19.7°C) throughout the nights in May.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 96.8°F (36°C). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. 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.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Shady, in May, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shady, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.9 days and collects up to 14.8" (376mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 37min.
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 6:30 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

May and July, with an average of 10.8h of sunshine, are months with the most 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during May morphs into the following directions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.