May weather forecastSwichum, Netherlands

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a mild month in Swichum, Netherlands, with temperature in the range of an average high of 14.2°C (57.6°F) and an average low of 9.1°C (48.4°F).

Temperature

Swichum experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a mild 14.2°C (57.6°F) with the onset of May, maintaining near parity with April's 11.6°C (52.9°F). During May, the temperature in Swichum is averaged to a low of 9.1°C (48.4°F) at night.

Humidity

April, May and August, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months in Swichum.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout May, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 188.1 rainfall days, and 390mm (15.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Swichum.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Swichum, Netherlands, is 15h and 52min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 21:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 21:52 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Swichum is 8.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in May leads to these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

In Swichum, 14.2°C (57.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 9.1°C (48.4°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

April, May and August, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months in Swichum.

In May, the average relative humidity in Swichum, Netherlands, is 79%.

In May, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout May, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated.

April through October are months without snowfall in Swichum.

In Swichum, the average day length in May is 15h and 52min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 21:05. On the last day of the month, in Swichum, Netherlands, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 21:52 CEST.

In Swichum, Netherlands, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Swichum, Netherlands, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Swichum, Netherlands

  • Average high temperature in May: 14.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Swichum, Netherlands

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Swichum, Netherlands

  • Average wind speed in May: 18.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Swichum, Netherlands

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and August (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Swichum, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall in May: 20mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Swichum, Netherlands

  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Swichum, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Swichum, Netherlands

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sunshine in May
Swichum, Netherlands

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 54min

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

Average sunshine days in May
Swichum, Netherlands

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Swichum, Netherlands

  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

Average cloud cover in May
Swichum, Netherlands

  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Swichum, Netherlands

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).