May weather forecast
Pieterlen, Switzerland

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pieterlen, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 6°C (42.8°F) and an average high of 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Temperature

As Pieterlen, Switzerland, transitions into May, the average high-temperature stands at a still refreshing 16.8°C (62.2°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. Pieterlen witnesses an average low-temperature of 6°C (42.8°F) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 21.9 days. Throughout May, 92mm (3.62") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 195.6 rainfall days, and 870mm (34.25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pieterlen are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Pieterlen, Switzerland. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Pieterlen aggregates 5mm (0.2") of snow. Throughout the year, in Pieterlen, there are 37.6 snowfall days, and 557mm (21.93") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 6min.
On the first day of May in Pieterlen, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 20:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 21:17 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Pieterlen is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in May leads to these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Pieterlen in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Pieterlen, is 16.8°C (62.2°F) and the average low-temperature is 6°C (42.8°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Pieterlen?

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

How many days does it rain in May in Pieterlen?

In Pieterlen, in May, it is raining for 21.9 days, with typically 92mm (3.62") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Pieterlen?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Pieterlen. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Pieterlen aggregates 5mm (0.2") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pieterlen have in May?

In May, the average day length in Pieterlen, Switzerland, is 15h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Pieterlen?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 20:41. On the last day of the month, in Pieterlen, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 21:17 CEST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Pieterlen?

In Pieterlen, Switzerland, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Pieterlen?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Pieterlen, Switzerland, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Pieterlen, Switzerland

Average temperature in May - Pieterlen, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in May: 16.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-2.8°C).

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Average pressure in May
Pieterlen, Switzerland

Average pressure in May - Pieterlen, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Pieterlen, Switzerland

Average wind speed in May - Pieterlen, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Pieterlen, Switzerland

Average humidity in May - Pieterlen, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (79%).

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Average rainfall in May
Pieterlen, Switzerland

Average rainfall in May - Pieterlen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in May: 92mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (46mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Pieterlen, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in May - Pieterlen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Pieterlen, Switzerland

Average snowfall in May - Pieterlen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in May: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (133mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Pieterlen, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in May - Pieterlen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pieterlen, Switzerland

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Pieterlen, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Pieterlen, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in May - Pieterlen, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Pieterlen, Switzerland

Average UV index in May - Pieterlen, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Pieterlen, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in May - Pieterlen, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Pieterlen, Switzerland

Average visibility in May - Pieterlen, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, September, October, November and December (8km).

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