Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
May
Weather in May
Temperature
Transitioning into May, Benken records an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 18.4°C (65.1°F), almost identical to April's 15.8°C (60.4°F). Despite a stark disparity with daily highs, Benken records an average nighttime temperature of 6.1°C (43°F) in May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Benken, in May, it is raining for 18.4 days, with typically 78mm (3.07") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.4 rainfall days, and 704mm (27.72") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Benken aggregates 9mm (0.35") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.6 snowfall days, and 729mm (28.7") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 6min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 20:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 21:11 CEST.
Sunshine
In Benken, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
In Benken, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Benken, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in May: 18.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 6.1°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Benken, Switzerland
- Average pressure in May: 1016.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Benken, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in May: 7.7km/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 (6.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Benken, Switzerland
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Benken, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in May: 78mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (29mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Benken, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are September and November (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Benken, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in May: 9mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (182mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Benken, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Benken, Switzerland
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min
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: 8h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Benken, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Benken, Switzerland
- Average UV index in May: 4
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Benken, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Benken, Switzerland
- Average visibility in May: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).
