May weather forecast
Sanson, New Zealand

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Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another mild month in Sanson, New Zealand, with an average temperature ranging between min 8°C (46.4°F) and max 14.3°C (57.7°F).

Temperature

Sanson's progression into May involves a gentle drop in the average high-temperature, from 17.3°C (63.1°F) in April to a still refreshing 14.3°C (57.7°F). During May, Sanson's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 8°C (46.4°F).

Humidity

In Sanson, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

Rainfall

In Sanson, in May, during 15.8 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 186.5 rainfall days, and 629mm (24.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 9h and 55min.
On the first day of May in Sanson, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:01 pm NZST.

Sunshine

In Sanson, the average sunshine in May is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in May translates into this advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Sanson?

May temperatures in Sanson vary between a high-temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F) and a low-temperature of 8°C (46.4°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Sanson?

In Sanson, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

How many days does it rain in May in Sanson?

In May, in Sanson, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout May, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Sanson?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sanson have in May?

In May, the average day length in Sanson, New Zealand, is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Sanson?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 5:01 pm NZST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanson have in May?

In Sanson, the average sunshine duration in May is 7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Sanson?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Sanson?

In Sanson, New Zealand, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Sanson, New Zealand

Average temperature in May - Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 14.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.4°C).

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Average pressure in May
Sanson, New Zealand

Average pressure in May - Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1013mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Sanson, New Zealand

Average wind speed in May - Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 12.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.8km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Sanson, New Zealand

Average humidity in May - Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (77%).

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Average rainfall in May
Sanson, New Zealand

Average rainfall in May - Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (32mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Sanson, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in May - Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Sanson, New Zealand

Average snowfall in May - Sanson, 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
Sanson, New Zealand

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.2 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
Sanson, New Zealand

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in May: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Sanson, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in May - Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are September and October (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Sanson, New Zealand

Average UV index in May - Sanson, 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, September and October (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Sanson, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in May - Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in May
Sanson, New Zealand

Average visibility in May - Sanson, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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

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