May weather forecastEmmen, Switzerland
May
Weather in May
In May, Emmen's landscapes are drenched in vibrant hues of spring, with temperatures topping at 15.7°C (60.3°F). The city receives a significant amount of rainfall, maintaining the lush scenery and filling local rivers and lakes. The weather during this month is pleasantly warm during the day, making outdoor activities enjoyable. As the month progresses, the days lengthen further, offering ample daylight to explore the city. With its compelling mix of mild weather and natural beauty, May is a welcoming time in Emmen, signaling the near arrival of summer.Temperature
With the advent of May, Emmen's high-temperatures adjust to a mild 15.7°C (60.3°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 5.1°C (41.2°F) is recorded in the month of May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Emmen is 79%.Rainfall
In Emmen, in May, it is raining for 21.5 days, with typically 114mm (4.49") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Emmen, there are 186.8 rainfall days, and 981mm (38.62") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Emmen, Switzerland. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Emmen aggregates 8mm (0.31") of snow. In Emmen, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.5 days and aggregates up to 692mm (27.24") of snow.Daylight
In Emmen, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 5min.On the first day of May in Emmen, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 20:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 21:13 CEST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during May morphs into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Emmen, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in May: 15.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.2°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 5.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.9°C).
Average pressure in May
Emmen, Switzerland
- Average pressure in May: 1016.1mbar
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
Emmen, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in May: 7.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Emmen, Switzerland
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Emmen, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in May: 114mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (52mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Emmen, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in May: 21.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (11.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Emmen, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in May: 8mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (169mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Emmen, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Emmen, Switzerland
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 6min
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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Emmen, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in May: 7.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Emmen, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Emmen, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Emmen, Switzerland
- Average visibility in May: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).
