May weather forecast
Wildwood, FL

May, the last month of the spring in Wildwood, is a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 67.6°F (19.8°C) and 86.2°F (30.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of May notes an average high-temperature of a tropical 86.2°F (30.1°C), subtly shifted from April's 82°F (27.8°C). Throughout the month of May, the average temperature dips to a refreshing 67.6°F (19.8°C) at night.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 96.8°F (36°C). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Wildwood is 73%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout May, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Wildwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.4 days and collects up to 11.26" (286mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 36min.
On the first day of May in Wildwood, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.6h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.