May weather forecastRussell River, Australia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Russell River, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 24.6°C (76.3°F) and an average low of 15.9°C (60.6°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into May, Russell River experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.6°C (76.3°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. Throughout May, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 15.9°C (60.6°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Russell River is 83%.

Rainfall

In Russell River, in May, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation. In Russell River, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.7 days and collects up to 659mm (25.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:57 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:48 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is May, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Russell River, is 24.6°C (76.3°F), while the average low-temperature is 15.9°C (60.6°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 32°C (89.6°F).

In Russell River, the average relative humidity in May is 83%.

In Russell River, in May, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation.

In Russell River, the average day length in May is 11h and 18min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:48 pm AEST.

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index are April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Russell River is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health 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

26.4°C

24.6°C

23.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.5km/h

9.6km/h

8.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.7

15.2

16.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Russell River, Australia

Average high temperature in May: 24.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (30.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.9°C).

Average low temperature in May: 15.9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (13.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Russell River, Australia

Average pressure in May: 1015.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1007.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Russell River, Australia

Average wind speed in May: 8.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Russell River, Australia

Average humidity in May: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Russell River, Australia

Average rainfall in May: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (200mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July, August and September (7mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Russell River, Australia

Average rainfall days in May: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (5.7 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Russell River, Australia

Average daylight in May: 11h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

Average sunshine in May: 5h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Russell River, Australia

Average sunshine days in May: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Russell River, Australia

Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July and August (UV index 5).