May weather forecast
Alchenstorf, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Alchenstorf, Switzerland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.3°C (63.1°F) and 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Temperature

The commencement of May sees a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from 14.3°C (57.7°F) in April to a still refreshing 17.3°C (63.1°F). In Alchenstorf, May nights witness a steady temperature drop to an icy 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 22.4 days and accumulates 106mm (4.17") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Alchenstorf. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Alchenstorf aggregates 11mm (0.43") of snow. In Alchenstorf, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.9 days and aggregates up to 652mm (25.67") of snow.

Daylight

In Alchenstorf, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 20:40. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 21:16 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

In Alchenstorf, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?
May temperatures in Alchenstorf vary between a high-temperature of 17.3°C (63.1°F) and a low-temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May is 81%.
What is the rainiest month?
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 22.4 days and typically aggregates up to 106mm (4.17") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Alchenstorf, in May, it is raining for 22.4 days, with typically 106mm (4.17") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the last month it snows?
May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Alchenstorf aggregates 11mm (0.43") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Alchenstorf have in May?
In Alchenstorf, the average day length in May is 15h and 5min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 20:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 21:16 CEST.
How many hours of sunshine does Alchenstorf have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Alchenstorf?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average temperature in May - Alchenstorf, Switzerland
Average temperature in May
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in May: 17.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.4°C).

Average pressure in May - Alchenstorf, Switzerland
Average pressure in May
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Alchenstorf, Switzerland
Average wind speed in May
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in May - Alchenstorf, Switzerland
Average humidity in May
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (78%).

Average rainfall in May - Alchenstorf, Switzerland
Average rainfall in May
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in May: 106mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (106mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (45mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Alchenstorf, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in May
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 22.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in May - Alchenstorf, Switzerland
Average snowfall in May
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in May: 11mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (153mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Alchenstorf, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in May
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Alchenstorf, Switzerland
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May - Alchenstorf, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in May
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.6 days).

Average UV index in May - Alchenstorf, Switzerland
Average UV index in May
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • 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, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May - Alchenstorf, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in May
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May - Alchenstorf, Switzerland
Average visibility in May
Alchenstorf, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, September, October, November and December (8km).

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