May weather forecast
Cardrona, New Zealand

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Cardrona, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 0.9°C (33.6°F) and 7.8°C (46°F).

Temperature

The onset of May brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a fresh 11.3°C (52.3°F) in April to a chilly 7.8°C (46°F). Cardrona observes an average low-temperature of 0.9°C (33.6°F) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Cardrona is 87%.

Rainfall

In Cardrona, in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 203.1 rainfall days, and 805mm (31.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cardrona are May through November. May is the first month it typically snows in Cardrona. Throughout May, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 12mm (0.47") of snow. In Cardrona, New Zealand, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.9 days and aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Cardrona, New Zealand, is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:43 pm. On the last day of May, in Cardrona, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:12 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Cardrona, New Zealand, is 6.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Cardrona?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Cardrona during May are 7.8°C (46°F) and 0.9°C (33.6°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in May in Cardrona?
In Cardrona, the average relative humidity in May is 87%.
How much does it rain in Cardrona in May?
In Cardrona, New Zealand, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.
When does it start to snow in Cardrona?
May is the first month it typically snows in Cardrona, New Zealand. Throughout May, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 12mm (0.47") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Cardrona have in May?
In May, the average day length is 9h and 31min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Cardrona?
On the first day of May in Cardrona, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 5:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:10 am and sunset at 5:12 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Cardrona?
In Cardrona, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.6h.
How high is the UV index in May in Cardrona?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Cardrona, New Zealand, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average temperature in May - Cardrona, New Zealand
Average temperature in May
Cardrona, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 7.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (16.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (3.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 0.9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (6.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-2.8°C).

Average pressure in May - Cardrona, New Zealand
Average pressure in May
Cardrona, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Cardrona, New Zealand
Average wind speed in May
Cardrona, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.9km/h).

Average humidity in May - Cardrona, New Zealand
Average humidity in May
Cardrona, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (77%).

Average rainfall in May - Cardrona, New Zealand
Average rainfall in May
Cardrona, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (48mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Cardrona, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in May
Cardrona, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (13.8 days).

Average snowfall in May - Cardrona, New Zealand
Average snowfall in May
Cardrona, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in May: 12mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (36mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Cardrona, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in May
Cardrona, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.9 days

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cardrona, New Zealand
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cardrona, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May - Cardrona, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in May
Cardrona, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.6 days).

Average UV index in May - Cardrona, New Zealand
Average UV index in May
Cardrona, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in May: 2

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May - Cardrona, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in May
Cardrona, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are July, August and October (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in May - Cardrona, New Zealand
Average visibility in May
Cardrona, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July and August (7km).

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