May weather forecast
Riversdale, New Zealand

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Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another cool month in Riversdale, New Zealand, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7.2°C (45°F) and an average high of 11.9°C (53.4°F).

Temperature

May observes an average high-temperature of a cool 11.9°C (53.4°F), marking an insignificant difference from April's 14°C (57.2°F). An average low-temperature of 7.2°C (45°F) characterizes Riversdale's May nights.

Humidity

The most humid month in Riversdale is May, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Riversdale, in May, during 19.1 rainfall days, 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Riversdale, New Zealand, there are 219.7 rainfall days, and 744mm (29.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Riversdale are May, August and September. May is the first month it typically snows in Riversdale. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow. Throughout the year, in Riversdale, there are 0.9 snowfall days, and 20mm (0.79") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 9h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of May, in Riversdale, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 5:10 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Riversdale is 5.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Riversdale, New Zealand, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Riversdale?

In May, in Riversdale, the average high-temperature is 11.9°C (53.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 7.2°C (45°F).

What is the most humid month in Riversdale?

The most humid month in Riversdale is May, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in May in Riversdale?

In May, the average relative humidity in Riversdale is 83%.

How many days does it rain in May in Riversdale?

In May, the rain falls for 19.1 days. Throughout May, 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Riversdale?

May is the first month it typically snows in Riversdale, New Zealand. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow.

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

In Riversdale, the average day length in May is 9h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Riversdale?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:15 am and sunset at 5:10 pm NZST.

How many hours of sunshine does Riversdale have in May?

In Riversdale, the average sunshine duration in May is 5.3h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Riversdale?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Riversdale, New Zealand, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Riversdale, New Zealand

Average temperature in May - Riversdale, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 11.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (17.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (5.2°C).

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Average pressure in May
Riversdale, New Zealand

Average pressure in May - Riversdale, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1011.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1009.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Riversdale, New Zealand

Average wind speed in May - Riversdale, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 17.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (19.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (15km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Riversdale, New Zealand

Average humidity in May - Riversdale, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October, November and December (79%).

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Average rainfall in May
Riversdale, New Zealand

Average rainfall in May - Riversdale, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 65mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and November (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (46mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Riversdale, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in May - Riversdale, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Riversdale, New Zealand

Average snowfall in May - Riversdale, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in May: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (13mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Riversdale, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in May - Riversdale, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are August and September (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Riversdale, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Riversdale, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in May - Riversdale, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Riversdale, New Zealand

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

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Riversdale, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in May - Riversdale, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).

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Average visibility in May
Riversdale, New Zealand

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

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

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