May weather forecast
Orange, Australia

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Weather in May

May in Orange, Australia provides a sneak peek into the approaching winter with the coldest temperatures since the beginning of the year. The weather grows colder with temperatures varying between 5.1°C (41.2°F) and 14.7°C (58.5°F). With 81% relative humidity, May becomes the first month of the year to officially record snowfall at 4mm (0.16"), giving the foliage a pristine white cover. Despite reduced daylight hours of 10.4 and lowering temperatures, May brings lower rainfall with 26mm (1.02") compared to earlier months. Winds continue to lose speed, further contributing to the general feel of the cold weather.

Temperature

The arrival of May in Orange suggests a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from 19.3°C (66.7°F) in April to a still refreshing 14.7°C (58.5°F). Throughout May, the average low-temperature records at a cold 5.1°C (41.2°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 9.7 days and typically collects 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Orange is 10h and 25min.
On the first day of May in Orange, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:04 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Orange is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Orange in May?

May temperatures in Orange, Australia, vary between a high-temperature of 14.7°C (58.5°F) and a low-temperature of 5.1°C (41.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in February is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Orange?

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

What is the driest month in Orange?

The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 9.7 days and typically collects 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Orange?

In Orange, in May, during 9.7 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Orange?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Orange?

In Orange, Australia, the average day length in May is 10h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Orange?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Orange, Australia, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:04 pm AEST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Orange?

The average sunshine duration in May in Orange is 7.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Orange?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Orange, Australia

Average temperature in May - Orange, 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).

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Average pressure in May
Orange, Australia

Average pressure in May - Orange, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Orange, Australia

Average wind speed in May - Orange, 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).

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Average humidity in May
Orange, Australia

Average humidity in May - Orange, 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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Orange, Australia

Average rainfall in May - Orange, 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).

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Average rainfall days in May
Orange, Australia

Average rainfall days in May - Orange, 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).

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Average snowfall in May
Orange, Australia

Average snowfall in May - Orange, 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).

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Average snowfall days in May
Orange, Australia

Average snowfall days in May - Orange, 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).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Orange, Australia
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 2min

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Orange, Australia

Average sunshine days in May - Orange, Australia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Orange, Australia

Average UV index in May - Orange, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Orange, Australia

Average cloud cover in May - Orange, Australia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in May
Orange, Australia

Average visibility in May - Orange, Australia
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January and February (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (7km).

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