May weather forecast
Hawea Flat, New Zealand

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Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a frosty month in Hawea Flat, New Zealand, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.8°C (46°F) and 0.9°C (33.6°F).

Temperature

A minor decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during May, shifting from a fresh 11.3°C (52.3°F) in April to a frosty 7.8°C (46°F). Hawea Flat, in May, experiences an average temperature of 0.9°C (33.6°F) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Hawea Flat, in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation. In Hawea Flat, during the entire year, the rain falls for 203.1 days and collects up to 805mm (31.69") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through November are months with snowfall. May is the first month it typically snows in Hawea Flat. Throughout May, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 12mm (0.47") of snow. Throughout the year, in Hawea Flat, there are 14.9 snowfall days, and 129mm (5.08") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Hawea Flat is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of May, in Hawea Flat, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm NZST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Hawea Flat, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hawea Flat in May?

During May, Hawea Flat experiences an average high-temperature of 7.8°C (46°F) and a low-temperature of 0.9°C (33.6°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Hawea Flat?

In May, the average relative humidity in Hawea Flat, New Zealand, is 87%.

How many days does it rain in May in Hawea Flat?

In Hawea Flat, New Zealand, in May, during 17.1 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Hawea Flat?

May is the first month it typically snows in Hawea Flat. Throughout May, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 12mm (0.47") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Hawea Flat?

In May, the average day length in Hawea Flat, New Zealand, is 9h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Hawea Flat?

On the first day of May in Hawea Flat, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:12 pm NZST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Hawea Flat?

In Hawea Flat, New Zealand, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.6h.

How high is the UV index in May in Hawea Flat?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Hawea Flat, New Zealand

Average temperature in May - Hawea Flat, 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
Hawea Flat, New Zealand

Average pressure in May - Hawea Flat, 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
Hawea Flat, New Zealand

Average wind speed in May - Hawea Flat, 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
Hawea Flat, New Zealand

Average humidity in May - Hawea Flat, 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
Hawea Flat, New Zealand

Average rainfall in May - Hawea Flat, 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
Hawea Flat, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in May - Hawea Flat, 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
Hawea Flat, New Zealand

Average snowfall in May - Hawea Flat, 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
Hawea Flat, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in May - Hawea Flat, 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
Hawea Flat, New Zealand

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Hawea Flat, 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 54min).

  • 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
Hawea Flat, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in May - Hawea Flat, 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
Hawea Flat, New Zealand

Average UV index in May - Hawea Flat, 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
Hawea Flat, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in May - Hawea Flat, 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
Hawea Flat, New Zealand

Average visibility in May - Hawea Flat, 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).

Hawea Flat, New Zealand

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