May weather forecastLauf an der Pegnitz, Germany

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.6°C (65.5°F) and 7.7°C (45.9°F).

Temperature

May introduces a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's refreshing 15.6°C (60.1°F) to an enjoyable 18.6°C (65.5°F). Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 7.7°C (45.9°F) is experienced.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Lauf an der Pegnitz, during May, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.6 rainfall days, and 350mm (13.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Lauf an der Pegnitz aggregates 4mm (0.16") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.8 snowfall days, and 223mm (8.78") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 22min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 20:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 21:12 CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Lauf an der Pegnitz is 9.1h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Lauf an der Pegnitz experiences an average high-temperature of 18.6°C (65.5°F) and a low-temperature of 7.7°C (45.9°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

In Lauf an der Pegnitz, in May, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Lauf an der Pegnitz aggregates 4mm (0.16") of snow.

In Lauf an der Pegnitz, the average day length in May is 15h and 22min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 20:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 21:12 CEST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany

  • Average high temperature in May: 18.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (24.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1015.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany

  • Average wind speed in May: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany

  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany

  • Average rainfall in May: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (39mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (17mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany

  • Average snowfall in May: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (73mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Lauf an der Pegnitz, 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 December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Lauf an der Pegnitz, Germany

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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