May weather forecastSaalfeld, Germany

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Saalfeld, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 16.6°C (61.9°F) and min 6.2°C (43.2°F).

Temperature

May signifies a subtle uplift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a mild 13.3°C (55.9°F) in April to a comfortable 16.6°C (61.9°F). In May, Saalfeld reports a consistent average low-temperature of 6.2°C (43.2°F) during the nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Saalfeld is 78%.

Rainfall

In Saalfeld, during May, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation. In Saalfeld, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.9 days and collects up to 450mm (17.72") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Saalfeld aggregates 5mm (0.2") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 549mm (21.61") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Saalfeld is 15h and 31min.
On the first day of May in Saalfeld, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 20:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 21:17 CEST.

Sunshine

In Saalfeld, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In Saalfeld, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Saalfeld experiences an average high-temperature of 16.6°C (61.9°F) and a low-temperature of 6.2°C (43.2°F).

In Saalfeld, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

In May, in Saalfeld, the rain falls for 15.5 days. Throughout May, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Saalfeld. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Saalfeld aggregates 5mm (0.2") of snow.

The average day length in May in Saalfeld, Germany, is 15h and 31min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 20:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 21:17 CEST.

In Saalfeld, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

In Saalfeld, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Saalfeld, Germany

  • Average high temperature in May: 16.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Saalfeld, Germany

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.9mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are October and December (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1014.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Saalfeld, Germany

  • Average wind speed in May: 10.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Saalfeld, Germany

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Saalfeld, Germany

  • Average rainfall in May: 46mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Saalfeld, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Saalfeld, Germany

  • Average snowfall in May: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (180mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Saalfeld, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Saalfeld, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Saalfeld, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Saalfeld, Germany

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Saalfeld, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Saalfeld, Germany

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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