May weather forecast
Charters Towers, Australia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Charters Towers, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.7°C (76.5°F) and 15.5°C (59.9°F).

Temperature

A subtle change in temperatures is noted as April gives way to May, with average highs reducing from 28°C (82.4°F) to a still moderately hot 24.7°C (76.5°F). During May, Charters Towers sees a mean low-temperature of 15.5°C (59.9°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Charters Towers is 71%.

Rainfall

In May, in Charters Towers, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout May, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Charters Towers, there are 119.2 rainfall days, and 448mm (17.64") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Charters Towers is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:53 pm. On the last day of May, in Charters Towers, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:42 pm AEST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Charters Towers are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Charters Towers?
In May, in Charters Towers, the average high-temperature is 24.7°C (76.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.5°C (59.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in April is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Charters Towers?
The average relative humidity in May in Charters Towers is 71%.
How many days does it rain in May in Charters Towers?
In Charters Towers, in May, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Charters Towers have in May?
In May, the average day length is 11h and 10min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Charters Towers?
On the first day of May in Charters Towers, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:42 pm AEST.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Charters Towers?
May has the least sunshine of the year in Charters Towers, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Charters Towers have in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 5.9h.
When is the lowest UV index in Charters Towers?
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Charters Towers?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Charters Towers is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in May - Charters Towers, Australia
Average temperature in May
Charters Towers, Australia
  • Average high temperature in May: 24.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (33.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 15.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (22.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.3°C).

Average pressure in May - Charters Towers, Australia
Average pressure in May
Charters Towers, Australia
  • Average pressure in May: 1017.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Charters Towers, Australia
Average wind speed in May
Charters Towers, Australia
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (14.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (10.4km/h).

Average humidity in May - Charters Towers, Australia
Average humidity in May
Charters Towers, Australia
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (59%).

Average rainfall in May - Charters Towers, Australia
Average rainfall in May
Charters Towers, Australia
  • Average rainfall in May: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (114mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (5mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Charters Towers, Australia
Average rainfall days in May
Charters Towers, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (3.4 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Charters Towers, Australia
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Charters Towers, Australia
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May - Charters Towers, Australia
Average sunshine days in May
Charters Towers, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May - Charters Towers, Australia
Average UV index in May
Charters Towers, Australia
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are February, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May - Charters Towers, Australia
Average cloud cover in May
Charters Towers, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in May - Charters Towers, Australia
Average visibility in May
Charters Towers, Australia
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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

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