May weather forecastEmerald, Australia

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Emerald, Australia, with an average temperature ranging between min 13.7°C (56.7°F) and max 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature slightly decreases in May, shifting from 28.2°C (82.8°F) in April to a still moderately hot 24.3°C (75.7°F). Throughout May, Emerald's nights cool down to an average of 13.7°C (56.7°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Emerald is 64%.

Rainfall

In Emerald, during May, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation. In Emerald, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.4 days and collects up to 366mm (14.41") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 10h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:28 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In Emerald, the average sunshine in May is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

In Emerald, 24.3°C (75.7°F) is the average high-temperature and 13.7°C (56.7°F) is the average low-temperature during May. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in April is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 64%.

In Emerald, Australia, in May, during 4.3 rainfall days, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Emerald, Australia, the average day length in May is 10h and 59min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Emerald, Australia, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:28 pm AEST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Emerald is 6.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Emerald, Australia

  • Average high temperature in May: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (33.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 13.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (22.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Emerald, Australia

  • Average pressure in May: 1018.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Emerald, Australia

  • Average wind speed in May: 10.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and July (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Emerald, Australia

  • Average humidity in May: 64%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and June (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (52%).

Average rainfall in May
Emerald, Australia

  • Average rainfall in May: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (74mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (4mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Emerald, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.9 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Emerald, Australia

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Emerald, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 25.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Emerald, Australia

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Emerald, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in May
Emerald, Australia

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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