May weather forecastKurihara, Japan

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Kurihara, Japan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.4°C (68.7°F) and 10.1°C (50.2°F).

Temperature

May signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 13.7°C (56.7°F) to an agreeable 20.4°C (68.7°F). Kurihara experiences a consistent average temperature of 10.1°C (50.2°F) throughout the nights in May.

Humidity

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Kurihara, during May, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation. In Kurihara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.7 days and collects up to 829mm (32.64") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Kurihara, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of May in Kurihara, sunrise is at 04:38 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:13 and sunset at 18:54 JST.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.2h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

In Kurihara, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 20.4°C (68.7°F) and a low-temperature of 10.1°C (50.2°F).

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

In May, the average relative humidity in Kurihara, Japan, is 73%.

In Kurihara, in May, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 66mm (2.6") of accumulated precipitation.

May through October are months without snowfall.

In May, in Kurihara, Japan, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

The average day length in May in Kurihara is 14h and 17min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 04:38 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:13 and sunset at 18:54 JST.

The month with the most sunshine in Kurihara, Japan, is May, with an average of 9.2h of sunshine.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Kurihara is 9.2h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kurihara is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Kurihara, Japan

  • Average high temperature in May: 20.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 10.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Kurihara, Japan

  • Average pressure in May: 1011.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1018.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1009.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kurihara, Japan

  • Average wind speed in May: 10.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (12.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kurihara, Japan

  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Kurihara, Japan

  • Average rainfall in May: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (127mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (22mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kurihara, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Kurihara, Japan

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (82mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Kurihara, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kurihara, Japan

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kurihara, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Kurihara, Japan

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Kurihara, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Kurihara, Japan

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (8km).