May weather forecastAlken, Germany

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Alken, Germany, with an average temperature ranging between min 6.8°C (44.2°F) and max 18.2°C (64.8°F).

Temperature

As May begins, there's a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 15.2°C (59.4°F) in April to an enjoyable 18.2°C (64.8°F). An average low-temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F) is observed during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Alken is 76%.

Rainfall

In Alken, Germany, during May, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. In Alken, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.4 days and collects up to 244mm (9.61") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Alken is 15h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 20:49. On the last day of May, in Alken, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 21:30 CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Alken is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Alken is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Alken, records 18.2°C (64.8°F), while the low-temperature is 6.8°C (44.2°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

In May, in Alken, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout May, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Alken, snow does not fall in May through October.

In May, in Alken, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

The average day length in May is 15h and 28min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 20:49. On the last day of the month, in Alken, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 21:30 CEST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Alken is 8.8h.

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 18.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-1.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Alken, Germany

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Alken, Germany

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Alken, Germany

  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Alken, Germany

  • Average rainfall in May: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (33mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (15mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Alken, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Alken, Germany

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Alken, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Alken, Germany

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Alken, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are April, September and October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Alken, Germany

  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

Average cloud cover in May
Alken, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Alken, Germany

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, October, November and December (7km).