May weather forecast
Buchthalen, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Buchthalen, Switzerland, with an average temperature varying between 17.5°C (63.5°F) and 5.9°C (42.6°F).

Temperature

The shift from April to May introduces a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 14.4°C (57.9°F) to a comfortable 17.5°C (63.5°F). During May, an average low-temperature of 5.9°C (42.6°F) is observed.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In May, in Buchthalen, the rain falls for 21.8 days. Throughout May, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Buchthalen, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 516mm (20.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Buchthalen are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Buchthalen aggregates 5mm (0.2") of snow. In Buchthalen, Switzerland, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.6 days and aggregates up to 331mm (13.03") of snow.

Daylight

In Buchthalen, Switzerland, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 20:37. On the last day of May, in Buchthalen, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 21:14 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Buchthalen?
The high-temperature in Buchthalen during May is 17.5°C (63.5°F) and the low-temperature is 5.9°C (42.6°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Buchthalen?
The average relative humidity in May in Buchthalen, Switzerland, is 80%.
How many days does it rain in May in Buchthalen?
In Buchthalen, in May, it is raining for 21.8 days, with typically 62mm (2.44") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the last month it snows in Buchthalen?
May is the last month it regularly snows in Buchthalen. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Buchthalen aggregates 5mm (0.2") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in May in Buchthalen?
The average day length in May is 15h and 9min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Buchthalen?
On the first day of May in Buchthalen, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 20:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 21:14 CEST.
How many hours of sunshine does Buchthalen have in May?
The average sunshine duration in May in Buchthalen, Switzerland, is 8.7h.
What is the UV index reading in May in Buchthalen?
In Buchthalen, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Buchthalen, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in May: 17.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Buchthalen, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Buchthalen, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in May: 8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Buchthalen, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Buchthalen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in May: 62mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (29mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Buchthalen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Buchthalen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in May: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (88mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Buchthalen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Buchthalen, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Buchthalen, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Buchthalen, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Buchthalen, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Buchthalen, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, October, November and December (7km).

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