May weather forecast
Épalinges, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another refreshing month in Épalinges, Switzerland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 6.8°C (44.2°F) and an average high of 15.9°C (60.6°F).

Temperature

Épalinges's average high-temperature in May is a still moderate 15.9°C (60.6°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 13.2°C (55.8°F) of April. Épalinges experiences an average low-temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F) in month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Épalinges is 80%.

Rainfall

In Épalinges, during May, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of precipitation. In Épalinges, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.5 days and collects up to 834mm (32.83") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Épalinges. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Épalinges aggregates 3mm (0.12") of snow. In Épalinges, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.1 days and aggregates up to 721mm (28.39") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 2min.
On the first day of May in Épalinges, Switzerland, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 20:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 21:18 CEST.

Sunshine

In Épalinges, the average sunshine in May is 10h.

UV index

In Épalinges, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Épalinges?
The average high-temperature, in May, in Épalinges, is 15.9°C (60.6°F), while the average low-temperature is 6.8°C (44.2°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Épalinges?
The average relative humidity in May in Épalinges is 80%.
How much does it rain in Épalinges in May?
In Épalinges, during May, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of precipitation.
What is the last month it snows in Épalinges?
May is the last month it regularly snows in Épalinges. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Épalinges aggregates 3mm (0.12") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Épalinges have in May?
In May, the average day length in Épalinges is 15h and 2min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Épalinges?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 20:42. On the last day of the month, in Épalinges, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 21:18 CEST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Épalinges?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Épalinges is 10h.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Épalinges?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Épalinges, Switzerland, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in May: 15.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-2.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7km/h).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in May: 74mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (103mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (38mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in May: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (184mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

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: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Épalinges, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Épalinges, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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