May weather forecastDorénaz, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a chilly month in Dorénaz, Switzerland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.9°C (46.2°F) and -0.7°C (30.7°F).

Temperature

Dorénaz experiences a minor temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a cold 4.5°C (40.1°F) in April to a frosty 7.9°C (46.2°F). May brings an average low-temperature of -0.7°C (30.7°F) to Dorénaz.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Dorénaz is 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Dorénaz is May, when the rain falls for 21.2 days and typically aggregates up to 117mm (4.61") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, August through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Dorénaz. During 4.7 snowfall days, in May, Dorénaz aggregates 87mm (3.43") of snow. In Dorénaz, Switzerland, during the entire year, snow falls for 97.6 days and aggregates up to 2767mm (108.94") of snow.

Daylight

In Dorénaz, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 59min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 20:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 21:15 CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

UV index

In Dorénaz, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Dorénaz experiences an average high-temperature of 7.9°C (46.2°F) and a low-temperature of -0.7°C (30.7°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Dorénaz is 87%.

The month with the most rainfall in Dorénaz, Switzerland, is May, when the rain falls for 21.2 days and typically aggregates up to 117mm (4.61") of precipitation.

In Dorénaz, in May, it is raining for 21.2 days, with typically 117mm (4.61") of accumulated precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 4.7 snowfall days, in May, Dorénaz aggregates 87mm (3.43") of snow.

The average day length in May in Dorénaz is 14h and 59min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 20:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 21:15 CEST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Dorénaz, Switzerland, is 8.1h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Dorénaz, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in May: 7.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: -0.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (5.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Dorénaz, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Dorénaz, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Dorénaz, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in May: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Dorénaz, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in May: 117mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (43mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Dorénaz, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Dorénaz, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in May: 87mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (669mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Dorénaz, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in May: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Dorénaz, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Dorénaz, Switzerland

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Dorénaz, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in May: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and May (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Dorénaz, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in May: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and October (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).