The weather in May in Sanford

It's hot in May in Sanford with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 23°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Sanford. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Sanford, Florida. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 37°C in 2019, Sanford reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 153 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Sanford

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sanford. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Sanford New York
Average temperature 31°C 22°C
Max. temperature 34°C 28°C
Min. temperature 18°C -5°C
Total precipitation 153 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 17 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Sanford with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 20°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 21°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Sanford is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

The hurricane season in Sanford runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Sanford, Florida. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Sanford

Temperature in May in Sanford over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Sanford, Florida. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Sanford

Total precipitation in May in Sanford over the years

Daily UV index in May in Sanford

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Sanford, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Sanford by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sanford. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.