May weather forecast
Mattox, GA

The last month of the spring, May, is a hot month in Mattox, Georgia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 86.2°F (30.1°C) and an average low of 65.5°F (18.6°C).

Temperature

May comes with a subtle rise, with the average high-temperature adjusting from a moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C) in April to a tropical 86.2°F (30.1°C). Mattox records an average low-temperature of 65.5°F (18.6°C) throughout the month of May.

Heat index

The heat index for May is appraised at a very hot 96.8°F (36°C). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a 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 'felt air temperature', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In Mattox, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

In Mattox, Georgia, during May, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.2 rainfall days, and 22.76" (578mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Mattox, Georgia, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 44min.
On the first day of May in Mattox, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Mattox is 10.2h.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Mattox, Georgia. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.