May weather forecastGilgandra, Australia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Gilgandra, is another refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 8.3°C (46.9°F) and 18°C (64.4°F).

Temperature

With May's arrival, Gilgandra sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a moderately hot 23.1°C (73.6°F) in April to a refreshing 18°C (64.4°F). In Gilgandra, the nighttime temperature averages to a frosty 8.3°C (46.9°F) during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the least rainfall in Gilgandra. Rain falls for 7.2 days and accumulates 21mm (0.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Gilgandra, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:09 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Gilgandra is 8.3h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Gilgandra, is 18°C (64.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to 8.3°C (46.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

In Gilgandra, Australia, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

The month with the least rainfall in Gilgandra is May, when the rain falls for 7.2 days and typically collects 21mm (0.83") of precipitation.

In Gilgandra, during May, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation.

The average day length in May is 10h and 31min.

On the first day of May in Gilgandra, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:09 pm AEST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Gilgandra, Australia, is 8.3h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Gilgandra is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Gilgandra, Australia

  • Average high temperature in May: 18°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (32.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (20.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (4.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Gilgandra, Australia

  • Average pressure in May: 1021.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gilgandra, Australia

  • Average wind speed in May: 11.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (13.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gilgandra, Australia

  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (48%).

Average rainfall in May
Gilgandra, Australia

  • Average rainfall in May: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (21mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gilgandra, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (10 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gilgandra, 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: 8h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gilgandra, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (18.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Gilgandra, Australia

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Gilgandra, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 34).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in May
Gilgandra, Australia

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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