May weather forecast
Gampelen, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Gampelen, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 16.4°C (61.5°F) and an average low of 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Temperature

Gampelen records an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 16.4°C (61.5°F) in May, maintaining a close correlation with April's 13.7°C (56.7°F). Throughout the May nights, Gampelen encounters a low-temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F).

Humidity

In Gampelen, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

In May, in Gampelen, the rain falls for 19.5 days. Throughout May, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gampelen, there are 179.2 rainfall days, and 566mm (22.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gampelen, Switzerland, are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Gampelen aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Gampelen, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.2 days and aggregates up to 238mm (9.37") of snow.

Daylight

In Gampelen, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 20:42. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 21:18 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Gampelen, Switzerland, is 8.2h.

UV index

In Gampelen, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Gampelen in May?
Gampelen in May has an average high-temperature of 16.4°C (61.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Gampelen?
In Gampelen, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.
How many days does it rain in May in Gampelen?
In Gampelen, Switzerland, during May, the rain falls for 19.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation.
What is the last month it snows in Gampelen?
May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Gampelen aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Gampelen have in May?
In Gampelen, Switzerland, the average day length in May is 15h and 5min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Gampelen?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 20:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 21:18 CEST.
How many hours of sunshine does Gampelen have in May?
In Gampelen, Switzerland, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.2h.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Gampelen?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Gampelen, Switzerland, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Gampelen, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in May: 16.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.3°C).

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gampelen, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gampelen, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Gampelen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in May: 54mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (75mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (27mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gampelen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gampelen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in May: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (65mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Gampelen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gampelen, 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: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gampelen, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Gampelen, 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
Gampelen, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

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

The month with the highest visibility is March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).

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