May weather forecast
Maxwell, New Zealand

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Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a moderate month in Maxwell, New Zealand, with an average temperature varying between 9.7°C (49.5°F) and 14.9°C (58.8°F).

Temperature

During May, Maxwell observes a subtle ascent to a still refreshing 14.9°C (58.8°F) from April's 17.3°C (63.1°F) in the average high-temperature. An average low-temperature of 9.7°C (49.5°F) marks the month of May.

Humidity

In Maxwell, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Maxwell, in May, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation. In Maxwell, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176 days and collects up to 634mm (24.96") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Maxwell, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 9h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of May, in Maxwell, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:04 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in May leads to these guidelines:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Maxwell?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Maxwell during May are 14.9°C (58.8°F) and 9.7°C (49.5°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Maxwell?

The average relative humidity in May in Maxwell is 81%.

How many days does it rain in May in Maxwell?

In Maxwell, during May, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Maxwell?

January through July, September through December are months without snowfall in Maxwell.

How many hours of daylight does Maxwell have in May?

The average day length in May in Maxwell is 9h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Maxwell?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 5:04 pm NZST.

How many hours of sunshine does Maxwell have in May?

In Maxwell, New Zealand, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Maxwell?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Maxwell.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Maxwell?

In Maxwell, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Maxwell, New Zealand

Average temperature in May - Maxwell, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 14.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (7.2°C).

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Average pressure in May
Maxwell, New Zealand

Average pressure in May - Maxwell, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Maxwell, New Zealand

Average wind speed in May - Maxwell, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 16.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (14.6km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Maxwell, New Zealand

Average humidity in May - Maxwell, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (76%).

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Average rainfall in May
Maxwell, New Zealand

Average rainfall in May - Maxwell, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (30mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Maxwell, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in May - Maxwell, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Maxwell, New Zealand

Average snowfall in May - Maxwell, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Maxwell, New Zealand

Average snowfall days in May - Maxwell, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Maxwell, New Zealand

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Maxwell, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Maxwell, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in May - Maxwell, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Maxwell, New Zealand

Average UV index in May - Maxwell, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Maxwell, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in May - Maxwell, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in May
Maxwell, New Zealand

Average visibility in May - Maxwell, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and October (9km).

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