May weather forecast
Lightning Ridge, Australia

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Lightning Ridge, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 10.9°C (51.6°F).

Temperature

May brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a warm 26.3°C (79.3°F) in April to a pleasant 21.3°C (70.3°F). During May, the average low-temperature is recorded at a fresh 10.9°C (51.6°F).

Humidity

In Lightning Ridge, the average relative humidity in May is 62%.

Rainfall

In Lightning Ridge, in May, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lightning Ridge, there are 79.1 rainfall days, and 244mm (9.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Lightning Ridge is 10h and 40min.
On the first day of May in Lightning Ridge, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:17 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In Lightning Ridge, Australia, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Lightning Ridge in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Lightning Ridge, is 21.3°C (70.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 10.9°C (51.6°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 32°C (89.6°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Lightning Ridge?

The average relative humidity in May is 62%.

How much does it rain in Lightning Ridge in May?

In Lightning Ridge, Australia, during May, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May in Lightning Ridge?

In May, the average day length in Lightning Ridge is 10h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Lightning Ridge?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 5:17 pm AEST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Lightning Ridge?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lightning Ridge?

The months with the lowest UV index in Lightning Ridge, Australia, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index reading in May in Lightning Ridge?

In Lightning Ridge, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in May
Lightning Ridge, Australia

Average temperature in May - Lightning Ridge, Australia
  • Average high temperature in May: 21.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (35.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 10.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (24.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.7°C).

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Average pressure in May
Lightning Ridge, Australia

Average pressure in May - Lightning Ridge, Australia
  • Average pressure in May: 1020.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Lightning Ridge, Australia

Average wind speed in May - Lightning Ridge, Australia
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and May (10.6km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Lightning Ridge, Australia

Average humidity in May - Lightning Ridge, Australia
  • Average humidity in May: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (40%).

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Average rainfall in May
Lightning Ridge, Australia

Average rainfall in May - Lightning Ridge, Australia
  • Average rainfall in May: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (33mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (8mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Lightning Ridge, Australia

Average rainfall days in May - Lightning Ridge, Australia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (9.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.2 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lightning Ridge, Australia

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lightning Ridge, Australia
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Lightning Ridge, Australia

Average sunshine days in May - Lightning Ridge, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 25.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.6 days).

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Average UV index in May
Lightning Ridge, Australia

Average UV index in May - Lightning Ridge, Australia
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in May
Lightning Ridge, Australia

Average cloud cover in May - Lightning Ridge, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 18).

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Average visibility in May
Lightning Ridge, Australia

Average visibility in May - Lightning Ridge, Australia
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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

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