May weather forecastOwhango, New Zealand
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the autumn in Owhango, is another cool month, with an average temperature varying between 10.7°C (51.3°F) and 4.1°C (39.4°F).Temperature
With the onset of May, Owhango's climate undergoes a slight change as the average high-temperature moves from a moderate 14°C (57.2°F) in April to a cool 10.7°C (51.3°F). Owhango experiences a mean temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F) during May nights.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 88%.Rainfall
In Owhango, in May, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 66mm (2.6") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Owhango, there are 171 rainfall days, and 712mm (28.03") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
March through November are months with snowfall. In Owhango, New Zealand, during May, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of snow. In Owhango, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.4 days and aggregates up to 851mm (33.5") of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:29 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:04 pm NZST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 5.9h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in May translates into these instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Owhango, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in May: 10.7°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (19.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (7.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 4.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (9.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (1.1°C).
Average pressure in May
Owhango, New Zealand
- Average pressure in May: 1015.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1013.5mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Owhango, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in May: 10.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (8.9km/h).
Average humidity in May
Owhango, New Zealand
- Average humidity in May: 88%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (79%).
Average rainfall in May
Owhango, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in May: 66mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (33mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Owhango, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Owhango, New Zealand
- Average snowfall in May: 21mm
The month with the highest snowfall is July (221mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Owhango, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in May: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (6.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is February (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Owhango, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 5h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Owhango, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (10.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Owhango, New Zealand
- Average UV index in May: 2
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Owhango, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in May: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in May
Owhango, New Zealand
- Average visibility in May: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (7km).
