Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
May
Weather in May
Temperature
With the onset of May, the average high-temperature registers at a cool 11.9°C (53.4°F), subtly different from April's 14°C (57.2°F). Fairfax records a mild decrease in temperature during the nights of May, averaging a chilly 7.2°C (45°F).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 83%, May is the most humid month.Rainfall
In Fairfax, in May, it is raining for 19.1 days, with typically 65mm (2.56") of accumulated precipitation. In Fairfax, New Zealand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 219.7 days and collects up to 744mm (29.29") of precipitation.Snowfall
May, August and September are months with snowfall. May is the first month it typically snows in Fairfax, New Zealand. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow. Throughout the year, in Fairfax, there are 0.9 snowfall days, and 20mm (0.79") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Fairfax, the average length of the day in May is 9h and 24min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 5:44 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:11 pm NZST.
Sunshine
In Fairfax, the average sunshine in May is 5.3h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Fairfax is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Fairfax?
What is the most humid month in Fairfax?
What is the average humidity in May in Fairfax?
How many days does it rain in May in Fairfax?
When does it start to snow in Fairfax?
What is the average length of the day in May in Fairfax?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Fairfax?
How long on average sun shines in May in Fairfax?
What is the UV index reading in May in Fairfax?
Average temperature in May
Fairfax, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in May: 11.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (17.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.7°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 7.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (5.2°C).
Average pressure in May
Fairfax, New Zealand
- Average pressure in May: 1011.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1009.2mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Fairfax, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in May: 17.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (19.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (15km/h).
Average humidity in May
Fairfax, New Zealand
- Average humidity in May: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October, November and December (79%).
Average rainfall in May
Fairfax, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in May: 65mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and November (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (46mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Fairfax, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Fairfax, New Zealand
- Average snowfall in May: 3mm
The month with the highest snowfall is August (13mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Fairfax, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are August and September (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fairfax, New Zealand
- Average daylight in May: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Fairfax, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Fairfax, New Zealand
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Fairfax, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in May: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).
Average visibility in May
Fairfax, New Zealand
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
