May weather forecast
Reefton, New Zealand

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Reefton, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between max 13.3°C (55.9°F) and min 9.6°C (49.3°F).

Temperature

Reefton notes an average high-temperature of a still moderate 13.3°C (55.9°F) in May, displaying minor variation from April. A modest nighttime temperature average of 9.6°C (49.3°F) characterizes May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Reefton, New Zealand, is 80%.

Rainfall

In Reefton, in May, it is raining for 19.4 days, with typically 139mm (5.47") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Reefton, New Zealand, there are 222.4 rainfall days, and 1480mm (58.27") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months without snowfall in Reefton.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Reefton is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of May, in Reefton, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:10 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In Reefton, the average sunshine in May is 6.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Reefton. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Reefton in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Reefton, is 13.3°C (55.9°F), while the average low-temperature is 9.6°C (49.3°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Reefton?

In Reefton, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May in Reefton?

In Reefton, New Zealand, in May, it is raining for 19.4 days, with typically 139mm (5.47") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Reefton?

January through June, August through December are months without snowfall in Reefton, New Zealand.

What is the average length of the day in May in Reefton?

In Reefton, New Zealand, the average day length in May is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Reefton?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Reefton, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:10 pm NZST.

How many hours of sunshine does Reefton have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Reefton, New Zealand, is 6.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Reefton?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Reefton?

In Reefton, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Reefton, New Zealand

Average temperature in May - Reefton, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 13.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (18.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.2°C).

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Average pressure in May
Reefton, New Zealand

Average pressure in May - Reefton, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Reefton, New Zealand

Average wind speed in May - Reefton, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 14.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (12km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Reefton, New Zealand

Average humidity in May - Reefton, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (79%).

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Average rainfall in May
Reefton, New Zealand

Average rainfall in May - Reefton, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 139mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (153mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (69mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Reefton, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in May - Reefton, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Reefton, New Zealand

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

The month with the highest snowfall is July (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Reefton, New Zealand

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

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

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

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Reefton, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in May - Reefton, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Reefton, New Zealand

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

The months with the highest UV index are January and February (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
Reefton, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in May - Reefton, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).

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Average visibility in May
Reefton, New Zealand

Average visibility in May - Reefton, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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

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