May weather forecastGempen, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Gempen, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 17.8°C (64°F) and an average low of 6.6°C (43.9°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, the average high-temperature stands at a comfortable 17.8°C (64°F), closely aligned with April's 15°C (59°F). Gempen observes an average low-temperature of 6.6°C (43.9°F) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Gempen, in May, it is raining for 22.3 days, with typically 84mm (3.31") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 196.7 rainfall days, and 822mm (32.36") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gempen, Switzerland, are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Gempen aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, in Gempen, there are 31.6 snowfall days, and 348mm (13.7") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 20:41. On the last day of May, in Gempen, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 21:17 CEST.

Sunshine

In Gempen, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

In Gempen, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 in May translates into these instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 17.8°C (64°F) and a low-temperature of 6.6°C (43.9°F).

In Gempen, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

In Gempen, during May, the rain falls for 22.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Gempen aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

The average day length in May in Gempen is 15h and 8min.

On the first day of May in Gempen, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 20:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 21:17 CEST.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in May: 17.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in May: 8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in May: 84mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (100mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (41mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in May: 22.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (13 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in May: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (88mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Gempen, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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