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
The commencement of May brings an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 13.3°C (55.9°F), marking an inconsequential divergence from April. May nighttime temperatures hover close to the daytime peak with an average of 9.6°C (49.3°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In May, in Hector, New Zealand, the rain falls for 19.4 days. Throughout May, 139mm (5.47") of precipitation is accumulated. In Hector, during the entire year, the rain falls for 222.4 days and collects up to 1480mm (58.27") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through June, August through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Hector is 9h and 49min.On the first day of May in Hector, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:11 pm NZST.
Sunshine
In Hector, the average sunshine in May is 6.5h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Hector?
What is the average humidity in May in Hector?
How much does it rain in Hector in May?
When it does not snow in Hector?
What is the average length of the day in May in Hector?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Hector?
How many hours of sunshine does Hector have in May?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Hector?
What is the UV index reading in May in Hector?
Average temperature in May
Hector, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in May: 13.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (18.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.7°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 9.6°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.2°C).
Average pressure in May
Hector, New Zealand
- Average pressure in May: 1014.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Hector, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in May: 14.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (12km/h).
Average humidity in May
Hector, New Zealand
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (79%).
Average rainfall in May
Hector, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in May: 139mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (153mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (69mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Hector, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Hector, New Zealand
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is July (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Hector, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hector, New Zealand
- Average daylight in May: 9h and 5min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Hector, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Hector, New Zealand
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Hector, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in May: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in May
Hector, New Zealand
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March and June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
