May weather forecast
Ratana, New Zealand

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Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another refreshing month in Ratana, New Zealand, with an average temperature ranging between min 9.7°C (49.5°F) and max 14.9°C (58.8°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into May, Ratana experiences an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 14.9°C (58.8°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. During the month of May, the temperature falls to an average of 9.7°C (49.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Ratana is 81%.

Rainfall

In Ratana, in May, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation. In Ratana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176 days and collects up to 634mm (24.96") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through July, September through December are months without snowfall in Ratana, New Zealand.

Daylight

In Ratana, the average length of the day in May is 9h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of May, in Ratana, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:02 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In Ratana, New Zealand, the average sunshine in May is 6.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in May translates into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Ratana?

May temperatures in Ratana, New Zealand, vary between a high-temperature of 14.9°C (58.8°F) and a low-temperature of 9.7°C (49.5°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Ratana?

In May, the average relative humidity in Ratana is 81%.

How many days does it rain in May in Ratana?

In Ratana, in May, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Ratana?

In Ratana, New Zealand, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

How many hours of daylight does Ratana have in May?

In Ratana, New Zealand, the average day length in May is 9h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Ratana?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ratana, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:02 pm NZST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Ratana?

In Ratana, New Zealand, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ratana?

The months with the lowest UV index in Ratana are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in May in Ratana?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ratana, New Zealand

Average temperature in May - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 14.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (7.2°C).

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Average pressure in May
Ratana, New Zealand

Average pressure in May - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Ratana, New Zealand

Average wind speed in May - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 16.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (14.6km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Ratana, New Zealand

Average humidity in May - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (76%).

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Average rainfall in May
Ratana, New Zealand

Average rainfall in May - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (30mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Ratana, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in May - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Ratana, New Zealand

Average snowfall in May - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Ratana, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in May - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in May: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Ratana, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in May - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Ratana, New Zealand

Average UV index in May - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Ratana, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in May - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in May
Ratana, New Zealand

Average visibility in May - Ratana, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and October (9km).

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