May weather forecast
Rangitata, New Zealand

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Rangitata, is another cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 0.8°C (33.4°F) and an average high of 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Temperature

The start of May comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a chilly 9.1°C (48.4°F) in April to a cold 5.8°C (42.4°F). Rangitata registers a subtle dip to an average of 0.8°C (33.4°F) during the nights of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 86%.

Rainfall

In Rangitata, in May, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 198mm (7.8") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rangitata, there are 139 rainfall days, and 1917mm (75.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in Rangitata, New Zealand. In Rangitata, New Zealand, in May, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 620mm (24.41") of snow. Throughout the year, in Rangitata, there are 107.9 snowfall days, and 6417mm (252.64") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Rangitata is 9h and 36min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:05 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Rangitata is 6.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Rangitata, New Zealand, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is May in Rangitata?

The high-temperature, in May, in Rangitata, is 5.8°C (42.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to 0.8°C (33.4°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Rangitata?

In May, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How much does it rain in Rangitata in May?

In Rangitata, New Zealand, in May, during 12.9 rainfall days, 198mm (7.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in May in Rangitata?

In May, in Rangitata, New Zealand, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout May, 620mm (24.41") of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Rangitata have in May?

In Rangitata, New Zealand, the average day length in May is 9h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Rangitata?

On the first day of May in Rangitata, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:05 pm NZST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rangitata have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Rangitata, New Zealand, is 6.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Rangitata?

In Rangitata, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Rangitata, New Zealand

Average temperature in May - Rangitata, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 5.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (13.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (2.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 0.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-3.3°C).

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Average pressure in May
Rangitata, New Zealand

Average pressure in May - Rangitata, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Rangitata, New Zealand

Average wind speed in May - Rangitata, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.6km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Rangitata, New Zealand

Average humidity in May - Rangitata, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and October (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (83%).

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Average rainfall in May
Rangitata, New Zealand

Average rainfall in May - Rangitata, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 198mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (233mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (106mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Rangitata, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in May - Rangitata, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Rangitata, New Zealand

Average snowfall in May - Rangitata, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in May: 620mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (1245mm).
The month with the least snowfall is March (31mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Rangitata, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in May - Rangitata, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (16.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is February (0.9 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rangitata, New Zealand

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Rangitata, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in May: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Rangitata, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in May - Rangitata, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Rangitata, New Zealand

Average UV index in May - Rangitata, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in May: 2

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Rangitata, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in May - Rangitata, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in May
Rangitata, New Zealand

Average visibility in May - Rangitata, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).

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