May weather forecastSmithton, Australia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Smithton, is another mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14°C (57.2°F) and 9.8°C (49.6°F).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, the average high-temperature rests at a moderate 14°C (57.2°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. During May, the nighttime temperatures in Smithton align closely with the daytime averages, measuring a frosty 9.8°C (49.6°F).

Humidity

In Smithton, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout May, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.1 rainfall days, and 520mm (20.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Smithton, Australia, the average seawater temperature in May is 15.5°C (59.9°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 15.5°C (59.9°F), most people do not enjoy swimming. As the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes increasingly difficult to control.

Daylight

In Smithton, the average length of the day in May is 9h and 52min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:00 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during May translates into the following guidance:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Smithton, is 14°C (57.2°F) and the average low-temperature is 9.8°C (49.6°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Smithton is 80%.

In May, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout May, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Smithton, Australia, the average seawater temperature in May is 15.5°C (59.9°F). Swimming in 15.5°C (59.9°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 in Smithton is 9h and 52min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:00 pm AEST.

The average sunshine duration in May is 6.5h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Smithton, Australia, are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 14°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (19.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (7.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Smithton, Australia

  • Average pressure in May: 1017.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Smithton, Australia

  • Average wind speed in May: 19.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (19.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (17.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Smithton, Australia

  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Smithton, Australia

  • Average rainfall in May: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (24mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Smithton, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Smithton, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in May: 15.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (17.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (12.8°C).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Smithton, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Smithton, Australia

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Smithton, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Smithton, Australia

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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