May weather forecastBessans, France

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a wintry month in Bessans, France, with an average temperature varying between 5.6°C (42.1°F) and -3.2°C (26.2°F).

Temperature

Bessans's weather shows a minor temperature rise with the arrival of May, moving from an icy 2°C (35.6°F) in April to a still wintry 5.6°C (42.1°F). In May, Bessans experiences a temperature dip to an average of -3.2°C (26.2°F) at night.

Humidity

In Bessans, France, the average relative humidity in May is 92%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Bessans, France. Rain falls for 19.5 days and accumulates 107mm (4.21") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Bessans. In Bessans, France, in May, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 246mm (9.69") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 117.2 snowfall days, and 2762mm (108.74") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bessans, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 20:38. On the last day of May, in Bessans, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 21:12 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Bessans is 5.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during May leads to these advisories:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Bessans, France, are 5.6°C (42.1°F) and -3.2°C (26.2°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in May in Bessans is 92%.

The month with the most rainfall in Bessans, France, is May, when the rain falls for 19.5 days and typically aggregates up to 107mm (4.21") of precipitation.

In Bessans, France, in May, during 19.5 rainfall days, 107mm (4.21") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Bessans, during May, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 246mm (9.69") of snow.

In Bessans, the average day length in May is 14h and 54min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 20:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 21:12 CEST.

In Bessans, the average sunshine duration in May is 5.8h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Bessans, France, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Bessans, France

  • Average high temperature in May: 5.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (15.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: -3.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (4.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-14.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Bessans, France

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Bessans, France

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (9.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Bessans, France

  • Average humidity in May: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Bessans, France

  • Average rainfall in May: 107mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (107mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (33mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Bessans, France

  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bessans, France

  • Average snowfall in May: 246mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (613mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Bessans, France

  • Average snowfall days in May: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (19.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bessans, France

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bessans, France

  • Average sunshine days in May: 5.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (5.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Bessans, France

  • Average UV index in May: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Bessans, France

  • Average cloud cover in May: 68

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in May
Bessans, France

  • Average visibility in May: 5km

The months with the highest visibility are July and August (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April and May (5km).