May weather forecast
Newgulf, TX

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Newgulf, Texas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.7°F (20.4°C) and 85.1°F (29.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from 78.3°F (25.7°C) in April to a still moderately hot 85.1°F (29.5°C). The average temperature during May nights is registered at a pleasant 68.7°F (20.4°C).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 96.8°F (36°C). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.2 days and accumulates 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Newgulf, snow does not fall in March through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of May in Newgulf, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:18 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Newgulf is 9.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Newgulf. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.