May weather forecast
Ruatoria, New Zealand

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another refreshing month in Ruatoria, New Zealand, with temperature in the range of an average high of 15.9°C (60.6°F) and an average low of 10.1°C (50.2°F).

Temperature

The transition into May notes an average high-temperature of a moderate 15.9°C (60.6°F), revealing a mild distinction from the 17.8°C (64°F) in April. The low-temperature in Ruatoria, New Zealand, averages to a fresh 10.1°C (50.2°F) during the nights of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

February and May are months with the least rain in Ruatoria when the rain falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of rain.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Ruatoria is 10h and 6min.
On the first day of May in Ruatoria, New Zealand, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:56 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7h.

UV index

May through August and October, 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ruatoria in May?
The average high-temperature, in May, in Ruatoria, is 15.9°C (60.6°F), while the average low-temperature is 10.1°C (50.2°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Ruatoria?
In Ruatoria, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.
What is the driest month in Ruatoria?
The months with the least rainfall in Ruatoria, New Zealand, are February and May Rain falls for 12.1 days and accumulates 30mm (1.18") of rain.
How much does it rain in Ruatoria in May?
In May, in Ruatoria, New Zealand, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout May, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May in Ruatoria?
In May, the average day length in Ruatoria, New Zealand, is 10h and 6min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Ruatoria?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ruatoria, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:56 pm NZST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Ruatoria?
The average sunshine duration in May in Ruatoria is 7h.
When is the lowest UV index in Ruatoria?
The months with the lowest UV index are May through August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Ruatoria?
In Ruatoria, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May - Ruatoria, New Zealand
Average temperature in May
Ruatoria, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 15.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 10.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (7.5°C).

Average pressure in May - Ruatoria, New Zealand
Average pressure in May
Ruatoria, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Ruatoria, New Zealand
Average wind speed in May
Ruatoria, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 16.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.6km/h).

Average humidity in May - Ruatoria, New Zealand
Average humidity in May
Ruatoria, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April, June and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75%).

Average rainfall in May - Ruatoria, New Zealand
Average rainfall in May
Ruatoria, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (64mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and May (30mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Ruatoria, New Zealand
Average rainfall days in May
Ruatoria, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.4 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ruatoria, New Zealand
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ruatoria, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May - Ruatoria, New Zealand
Average sunshine days in May
Ruatoria, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.2 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in May - Ruatoria, New Zealand
Average cloud cover in May
Ruatoria, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).

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

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

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