May weather forecastAltenberg, Germany

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Altenberg, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.2°C (63°F) and 6.7°C (44.1°F).

Temperature

The onset of May marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 14.1°C (57.4°F) in April to a comfortable 17.2°C (63°F). During the nights in May, an average low-temperature of 6.7°C (44.1°F) is observed in Altenberg.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Altenberg, in May, it is raining for 18.4 days, with typically 58mm (2.28") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Altenberg, there are 152.7 rainfall days, and 494mm (19.45") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Altenberg aggregates 15mm (0.59") of snow. In Altenberg, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.7 days and aggregates up to 714mm (28.11") of snow.

Daylight

In Altenberg, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 20:26. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset at 21:08 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

In Altenberg, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Altenberg, is 17.2°C (63°F), while the average low-temperature is 6.7°C (44.1°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

In Altenberg, Germany, during May, the rain falls for 18.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Altenberg. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Altenberg aggregates 15mm (0.59") of snow.

The average day length in May in Altenberg, Germany, is 15h and 32min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 20:26. On the last day of the month, in Altenberg, sunrise is at 04:57 and sunset at 21:08 CEST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Altenberg, Germany, is 9.1h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Altenberg, Germany, 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
Altenberg, Germany

  • Average high temperature in May: 17.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Altenberg, Germany

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Altenberg, Germany

  • Average wind speed in May: 10.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (13.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Altenberg, Germany

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Altenberg, Germany

  • Average rainfall in May: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Altenberg, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Altenberg, Germany

  • Average snowfall in May: 15mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (195mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Altenberg, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Altenberg, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Altenberg, Germany

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Altenberg, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Altenberg, Germany

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).