May weather forecast
Omakau, New Zealand

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another chilly month in Omakau, New Zealand, with temperature in the range of an average high of 7.8°C (46°F) and an average low of 0.9°C (33.6°F).

Temperature

Start of May brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from April's cool 11.3°C (52.3°F) to a chilly 7.8°C (46°F). Omakau throughout May, records an average low-temperature of 0.9°C (33.6°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Omakau, in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation. In Omakau, New Zealand, 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 in Omakau. May is the first month it typically snows in Omakau. Throughout May, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 12mm (0.47") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.9 snowfall days, and 129mm (5.08") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 9h and 30min.
On the first day of May in Omakau, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:09 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In Omakau, the average sunshine in May is 6.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Omakau is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Omakau in May?
The high-temperature, in May, in Omakau, records 7.8°C (46°F), while the low-temperature is 0.9°C (33.6°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Omakau?
In May, the average relative humidity is 87%.
How much does it rain in Omakau in May?
In May, in Omakau, the rain falls for 17.1 days. Throughout May, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it start snowing in Omakau?
May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 1.9 snowfall days, it receives 12mm (0.47") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Omakau have in May?
In May, the average day length in Omakau, New Zealand, is 9h and 30min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Omakau?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 5:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:09 pm NZST.
How many hours of sunshine does Omakau have in May?
In Omakau, New Zealand, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.6h.
What is the UV index reading in May in Omakau?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Omakau is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average temperature in May - Omakau, New Zealand
Average temperature in May
Omakau, 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 - Omakau, New Zealand
Average pressure in May
Omakau, 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 - Omakau, New Zealand
Average wind speed in May
Omakau, 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 - Omakau, New Zealand
Average humidity in May
Omakau, 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 - Omakau, New Zealand
Average rainfall in May
Omakau, 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 - Omakau, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in May
Omakau, 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 - Omakau, New Zealand
Average snowfall in May
Omakau, 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 - Omakau, New Zealand
Average snowfall days in May
Omakau, 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 - Omakau, New Zealand
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Omakau, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in May: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
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 - Omakau, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in May
Omakau, 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 - Omakau, New Zealand
Average UV index in May
Omakau, 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 - Omakau, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in May
Omakau, 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 - Omakau, New Zealand
Average visibility in May
Omakau, 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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