May weather forecastMajor Plains, Australia

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another refreshing month in Major Plains, Australia, with an average temperature varying between 6.6°C (43.9°F) and 15.6°C (60.1°F).

Temperature

Major Plains observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, falling from April's pleasant 20.8°C (69.4°F) to a moderate 15.6°C (60.1°F). Major Plains anticipates an average minimum temperature of 6.6°C (43.9°F) in the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Major Plains is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 8.6 days and typically collects 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Major Plains is 10h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:10 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

In Major Plains, 15.6°C (60.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 6.6°C (43.9°F) is the average low-temperature during May. In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

The month with the least rainfall in Major Plains is May, when the rain falls for 8.6 days and typically collects 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.

In Major Plains, in May, during 8.6 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in May is 10h and 13min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Major Plains, Australia, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 5:10 pm AEST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Major Plains is 7.2h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Major Plains, Australia, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Major Plains, Australia

  • Average high temperature in May: 15.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (31.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (3.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Major Plains, Australia

  • Average pressure in May: 1020.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1022.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Major Plains, Australia

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Major Plains, Australia

  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (49%).

Average rainfall in May
Major Plains, Australia

  • Average rainfall in May: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (29mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Major Plains, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Major Plains, Australia

  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Major Plains, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Major Plains, Australia

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Major Plains, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in May
Major Plains, Australia

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (6km).