May weather forecastForster, Australia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Forster, is another comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.7°C (67.5°F) and 11.8°C (53.2°F).

Temperature

Forster in May undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from April's agreeable 22.8°C (73°F) to a refreshing 19.7°C (67.5°F). Forster encounters an average low-temperature of 11.8°C (53.2°F) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Forster is 76%.

Rainfall

In Forster, in May, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. In Forster, Australia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.5 days and collects up to 654mm (25.75") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature is 22.6°C (72.7°F).
Note: A person's cold intolerance, with sunshine, wind, and air temperature, are essential factors for enjoying swimming in 22.6°C (72.7°F) water. (FYI: The Olympic swimming competition requires a water temperature between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 29min.
On the first day of May in Forster, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:53 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Alert! UV radiation becomes sharper due to reflections from sand and water.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 19.7°C (67.5°F) and 11.8°C (53.2°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in January is evaluated at 32°C (89.6°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Forster is 76%.

In Forster, Australia, in May, during 10.8 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Forster, the average seawater temperature in May is 22.6°C (72.7°F). A person's cold intolerance, with sunshine, wind, and air temperature, are essential factors for enjoying swimming in 22.6°C (72.7°F) water.

In Forster, Australia, the average day length in May is 10h and 29min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Forster, Australia, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 4:53 pm AEST.

In Forster, Australia, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Forster, Australia, are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Forster, Australia, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Forster, Australia

  • Average high temperature in May: 19.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 11.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (19.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Forster, Australia

  • Average pressure in May: 1020.1mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1020.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Forster, Australia

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (8.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Forster, Australia

  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Forster, Australia

  • Average rainfall in May: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (96mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (27mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Forster, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (8.3 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Forster, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in May: 22.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is July (19.7°C).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Forster, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Forster, Australia

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Forster, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in May
Forster, Australia

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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