May weather forecastSanderston, Australia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Sanderston, is another refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 9.6°C (49.3°F) and 17.2°C (63°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, the average high-temperature subtly recedes from April's agreeable 22°C (71.6°F) to an enjoyable 17.2°C (63°F). An average low-temperature of 9.6°C (49.3°F) marks the nights in Sanderston throughout May.

Humidity

In Sanderston, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.

Rainfall

In Sanderston, in May, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 20mm (0.79") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 96.7 rainfall days, and 209mm (8.23") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Sanderston is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of May in Sanderston, Australia, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:10 pm ACST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Sanderston is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during May translates into the following directions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Sanderston, 17.2°C (63°F) is the average high-temperature and 9.6°C (49.3°F) is the average low-temperature during May. In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Sanderston is 70%.

In Sanderston, in May, during 8.9 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in May in Sanderston is 10h and 19min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sanderston, Australia, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:10 pm ACST.

In Sanderston, the average sunshine duration in May is 7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Sanderston is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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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

22°C

17.2°C

14°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.7km/h

12.3km/h

11.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

20.3

19.8

18.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Sanderston, Australia

Average high temperature in May: 17.2°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 (13.7°C).

Average low temperature in May: 9.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (5.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Sanderston, Australia

Average pressure in May: 1021mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1022.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Sanderston, Australia

Average wind speed in May: 11.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (10.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Sanderston, Australia

Average humidity in May: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (45%).

Average rainfall in May
Sanderston, Australia

Average rainfall in May: 20mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (22mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (10mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Sanderston, Australia

Average rainfall days in May: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (10.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 10h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

Average sunshine in May: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).