May weather forecast
Emmen, Switzerland

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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

What are the temperatures in Emmen in May?

The high-temperature during May is 15.7°C (60.3°F) and the low-temperature is 5.1°C (41.2°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Emmen?

The average relative humidity in May in Emmen, Switzerland, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Emmen?

In May, in Emmen, the rain falls for 21.5 days. Throughout May, 114mm (4.49") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Emmen?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Emmen, Switzerland. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Emmen aggregates 8mm (0.31") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Emmen?

The average day length in May in Emmen is 15h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Emmen?

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.

How many hours of sunshine does Emmen have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.2h.

How high is the UV index in May in Emmen?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Emmen is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Emmen, Switzerland

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).

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Average pressure in May
Emmen, Switzerland

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).

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Average wind speed in May
Emmen, Switzerland

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).

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Average humidity in May
Emmen, Switzerland

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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Emmen, Switzerland

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).

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Average rainfall days in May
Emmen, Switzerland

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).

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Average snowfall in May
Emmen, Switzerland

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).

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Average snowfall days in May
Emmen, Switzerland

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).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Emmen, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min

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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Emmen, Switzerland

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).

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Average UV index in May
Emmen, Switzerland

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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Emmen, Switzerland

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).

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Average visibility in May
Emmen, Switzerland

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).

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