May weather forecastSamoëns, France

May weather forecast for Samoëns, France: On the last day of the month, in Samoëns, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 21:16 CEST. The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Samoëns, is a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 10.7°C (51.3°F) and min 2.1°C (35.8°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Samoëns's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from April's chilly 7.5°C (45.5°F) to a cool 10.7°C (51.3°F). Samoëns's average low-temperature for the month of May records at an icy 2.1°C (35.8°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Samoëns, during May, snow falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 213mm (8.39") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 104.2 snowfall days, and 1953mm (76.89") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Samoëns, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 20:41. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 21:16 CEST.

Sunshine

In Samoëns, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

In Samoëns, France, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Samoëns, is 10.7°C (51.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to 2.1°C (35.8°F).

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

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.

In May, the rain falls for 16.5 days. Throughout May, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Samoëns, in May, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 213mm (8.39") of snow.

The average day length in May is 14h and 59min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 20:41. On the last day of the month, in Samoëns, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 21:16 CEST.

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Samoëns, France

  • Average high temperature in May: 10.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (18°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 2.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (7.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-9.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Samoëns, France

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Samoëns, France

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Samoëns, France

  • Average humidity in May: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Samoëns, France

  • Average rainfall in May: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (19mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Samoëns, France

  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Samoëns, France

  • Average snowfall in May: 213mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (492mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (1mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Samoëns, France

  • Average snowfall days in May: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.3 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 54min

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).

Average sunshine days in May
Samoëns, France

  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Samoëns, France

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Samoëns, France

  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Samoëns, France

  • Average visibility in May: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May and September (7km).