Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Gainesville, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 21°C (70°F). Highs can soar to 32°C (90°F), while lows may dip to 8°C (47°F). Typically, the humidity level in Gainesville throughout May hovers around 85%.
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In May, Gainesville averages 131 mm (5.2 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 11 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 57 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 39 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 36% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In May, the UV Index in Gainesville reaches a maximum of 11, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | High | Moderate | Low | |||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | |||||