May weather forecastLong Jetty, Australia

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also an enjoyable month in Long Jetty, Australia, with an average temperature ranging between max 19.5°C (67.1°F) and min 12.8°C (55°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into May, Long Jetty records an average high-temperature of a comfortable 19.5°C (67.1°F), almost identical to April's 22.3°C (72.1°F). In Long Jetty, the nighttime temperature averages to a fresh 12.8°C (55°F) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Long Jetty is 71%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout May, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Long Jetty, there are 156.9 rainfall days, and 628mm (24.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Long Jetty, Australia, the average seawater temperature in May is 21.2°C (70.2°F).
Note: For most people, swimming in water at 21.2°C (70.2°F) is not a pleasurable experience. Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Long Jetty, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 25min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Long Jetty are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of sand and water significantly amplifies the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Long Jetty in May has an average high-temperature of 19.5°C (67.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).

In Long Jetty, Australia, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

In Long Jetty, in May, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation.

In Long Jetty, in May, the average water temperature is 21.2°C (70.2°F). Swimming in 21.2°C (70.2°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

The average day length in May is 10h and 25min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:54 pm AEST.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Long Jetty, Australia, is 7.7h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Long Jetty, Australia, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Long Jetty, Australia

  • Average high temperature in May: 19.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (19.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Long Jetty, Australia

  • Average pressure in May: 1020.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Long Jetty, Australia

  • Average wind speed in May: 12.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (12km/h).

Average humidity in May
Long Jetty, Australia

  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in May
Long Jetty, Australia

  • Average rainfall in May: 42mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (100mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (34mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Long Jetty, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (9.2 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Long Jetty, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in May: 21.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (23.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are August and September (18.8°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Long Jetty, Australia

  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 24min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Long Jetty, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Long Jetty, Australia

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, October, November 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
Long Jetty, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Long Jetty, Australia

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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