May weather forecastAmden, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Amden, Switzerland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 4.8°C (40.6°F) and 15.2°C (59.4°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Amden's weather sees a minor temperature rise, transitioning from a fresh 12°C (53.6°F) in April to a moderate 15.2°C (59.4°F). In Amden, the expected average low-temperature for May is a cold 4.8°C (40.6°F).

Humidity

In Amden, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 91mm (3.58") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Amden are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Amden aggregates 32mm (1.26") of snow. Throughout the year, in Amden, there are 53.4 snowfall days, and 1344mm (52.91") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Amden is 15h and 5min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 20:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 21:10 CEST.

Sunshine

In Amden, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Amden, Switzerland, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Updated: Feb 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

May temperatures in Amden vary between a high-temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F) and a low-temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F).

In Amden, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 91mm (3.58") of precipitation.

In May, in Amden, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout May, 91mm (3.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Amden aggregates 32mm (1.26") of snow.

In Amden, the average day length in May is 15h and 5min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 20:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 21:10 CEST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Amden, Switzerland, is 9h.

In Amden, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

12°C

15.2°C

19.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.7km/h

7.6km/h

7.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.3

13.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Amden, Switzerland

Average high temperature in May: 15.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.4°C).

Average low temperature in May: 4.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-5.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Amden, Switzerland

Average pressure in May: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Amden, Switzerland

Average wind speed in May: 6.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Amden, Switzerland

Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Amden, Switzerland

Average rainfall in May: 91mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (91mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (36mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Amden, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Amden, Switzerland

Average snowfall in May: 32mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (417mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Amden, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Amden, Switzerland

Average daylight in May: 15h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).