May weather forecast
Orchard, TX

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Orchard, Texas, with an average temperature ranging between min 68°F (20°C) and max 85.3°F (29.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C) in April to a still warm 85.3°F (29.6°C). Throughout May, Orchard records an average temperature of 68°F (20°C) at night.

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 96.8°F (36°C). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Orchard, Texas, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Orchard, in May, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Orchard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.1 days and collects up to 12.01" (305mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall in Orchard.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Orchard, Texas, is 13h and 39min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:19 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Orchard, Texas, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Orchard 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.