Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
May
Weather in May
Temperature
The transition from April to May brings an average high-temperature of a cool 11.9°C (53.4°F), barely different from April's 14°C (57.2°F). Slope Point documents a consistent average low-temperature of 7.2°C (45°F) at night during May.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 83%, May is the most humid month.Rainfall
In Slope Point, during May, the rain falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 219.7 rainfall days, and 744mm (29.29") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May, August and September are months with snowfall. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow. Throughout the year, in Slope Point, there are 0.9 snowfall days, and 20mm (0.79") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 9h and 21min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 5:06 pm NZST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 5.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Slope Point in May?
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How many hours of sunshine does Slope Point have in May?
How high is the UV index in May in Slope Point?
Average temperature in May
Slope Point, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in May: 11.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (17.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.7°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 7.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (5.2°C).
Average pressure in May
Slope Point, New Zealand
- Average pressure in May: 1011.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1009.2mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Slope Point, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in May: 17.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (19.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (15km/h).
Average humidity in May
Slope Point, New Zealand
- Average humidity in May: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October, November and December (79%).
Average rainfall in May
Slope Point, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in May: 65mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and November (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (46mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Slope Point, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Slope Point, New Zealand
- Average snowfall in May: 3mm
The month with the highest snowfall is August (13mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Slope Point, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are August and September (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Slope Point, New Zealand
- Average daylight in May: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Slope Point, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (7.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Slope Point, New Zealand
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Slope Point, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in May: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).
Average visibility in May
Slope Point, New Zealand
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
