May weather forecastGreenethorpe, Australia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Greenethorpe, is another refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 5.1°C (41.2°F) and 14.7°C (58.5°F).

Temperature

A subtle shift in Greenethorpe's weather is observed as April turns into May, with the average high temperature reducing from an enjoyable 19.3°C (66.7°F) to a still refreshing 14.7°C (58.5°F). In May, Greenethorpe experiences a temperature dip to an average of 5.1°C (41.2°F) at night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are May through October. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9 snowfall days, and 71mm (2.8") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 22min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:05 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In Greenethorpe, the average sunshine in May is 7.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in May translates into these instructions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Greenethorpe, records 14.7°C (58.5°F), while the low-temperature is 5.1°C (41.2°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).

In Greenethorpe, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

May is the month with the least rainfall in Greenethorpe. Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.

In May, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout May, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.

The average day length in May is 10h and 22min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Greenethorpe, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:05 pm AEST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.8h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

19.3°C

14.7°C

11.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.7km/h

11km/h

11.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.7

18.9

15.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Greenethorpe, Australia

Average high temperature in May: 14.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (29.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.8°C).

Average low temperature in May: 5.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (2.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Greenethorpe, Australia

Average pressure in May: 1021.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1022.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Greenethorpe, Australia

Average wind speed in May: 10km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and September (11.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Greenethorpe, Australia

Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (57%).

Average rainfall in May
Greenethorpe, Australia

Average rainfall in May: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (62mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (26mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Greenethorpe, Australia

Average rainfall days in May: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Greenethorpe, Australia

Average snowfall in May: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (32mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Greenethorpe, Australia

Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 10h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

Average sunshine in May: 7h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).