May weather forecast
Arthurs Point, New Zealand

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another chilly month in Arthurs Point, New Zealand, with an average temperature ranging between min 0.8°C (33.4°F) and max 7.6°C (45.7°F).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from April's cool 11.3°C (52.3°F) to a frosty 7.6°C (45.7°F). Arthurs Point records a steady low-temperature average of 0.8°C (33.4°F) during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Arthurs Point is 88%.

Rainfall

In Arthurs Point, in May, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.7 rainfall days, and 617mm (24.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are March through November. In Arthurs Point, in May, during 2.2 snowfall days, 21mm (0.83") of snow is typically accumulated. In Arthurs Point, New Zealand, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.1 days and aggregates up to 223mm (8.78") of snow.

Daylight

In Arthurs Point, the average length of the day in May is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of May in Arthurs Point, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:13 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Arthurs Point is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Arthurs Point are May and July, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in May translates into this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Arthurs Point?
An average high-temperature, in May, in Arthurs Point, is 7.6°C (45.7°F) and the average low-temperature is 0.8°C (33.4°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Arthurs Point?
In May, the average relative humidity is 88%.
How many days does it rain in May in Arthurs Point?
In May, in Arthurs Point, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout May, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is accumulated.
How much does it snow in Arthurs Point in May?
In Arthurs Point, New Zealand, during May, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Arthurs Point have in May?
In May, the average day length is 9h and 31min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Arthurs Point?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Arthurs Point, New Zealand, sunrise is at 8:12 am and sunset at 5:13 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Arthurs Point?
The average sunshine duration in May in Arthurs Point, New Zealand, is 6.3h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Arthurs Point?
The months with the lowest UV index are May and July, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
What is the UV index reading in May in Arthurs Point?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Arthurs Point, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 7.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (3.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 0.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (6.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-2.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Arthurs Point, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1012.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1010.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Arthurs Point, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and August (8.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Arthurs Point, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Arthurs Point, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 48mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (29mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Arthurs Point, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Arthurs Point, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in May: 21mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (51mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Arthurs Point, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in May: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January and February (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Arthurs Point, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in May: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Arthurs Point, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Arthurs Point, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in May: 1

The months with the highest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and July (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Arthurs Point, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in May
Arthurs Point, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July and August (7km).

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