May weather forecast
Wakefield, New Zealand

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Wakefield, is another mild month, with an average temperature varying between 6.5°C (43.7°F) and 13.1°C (55.6°F).

Temperature

Wakefield in May witnesses an average high-temperature of a still moderate 13.1°C (55.6°F), indicating a slight variation from April's 15.8°C (60.4°F). May brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 6.5°C (43.7°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Wakefield is 81%.

Rainfall

In Wakefield, in May, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.7 rainfall days, and 634mm (24.96") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Wakefield, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.

Daylight

In Wakefield, the average length of the day in May is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of May, in Wakefield, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:07 pm NZST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Wakefield is 8.1h.

UV index

April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Wakefield in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Wakefield, is 13.1°C (55.6°F), while the low-temperature averages to 6.5°C (43.7°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Wakefield?

The average relative humidity in May in Wakefield is 81%.

How much does it rain in Wakefield in May?

In Wakefield, during May, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Wakefield?

January through June, August through December are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Wakefield have in May?

In Wakefield, New Zealand, the average day length in May is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Wakefield?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 5:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:07 pm NZST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wakefield have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.1h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in May in Wakefield?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Wakefield, New Zealand, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Wakefield, New Zealand

Average temperature in May - Wakefield, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in May: 13.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (20.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.8°C).

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Average pressure in May
Wakefield, New Zealand

Average pressure in May - Wakefield, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in May: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Wakefield, New Zealand

Average wind speed in May - Wakefield, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Wakefield, New Zealand

Average humidity in May - Wakefield, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75%).

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Average rainfall in May
Wakefield, New Zealand

Average rainfall in May - Wakefield, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in May: 59mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (31mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Wakefield, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in May - Wakefield, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are October and December (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Wakefield, New Zealand

Average snowfall in May - Wakefield, New Zealand
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Wakefield, New Zealand

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Wakefield, New Zealand

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Wakefield, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in May - Wakefield, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are February and March (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Wakefield, New Zealand

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

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Wakefield, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in May - Wakefield, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in May: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in May
Wakefield, New Zealand

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

The months with the highest visibility are February, March and June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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