May weather forecastGletsch, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a chilly month in Gletsch, Switzerland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 8.2°C (46.8°F) and an average low of 0.1°C (32.2°F).

Temperature

May comes with a subtle rise, with the average high-temperature adjusting from an icy 3.9°C (39°F) in April to a chilly 8.2°C (46.8°F). Gletsch's average low-temperature in May is measured at an icy 0.1°C (32.2°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 89%.

Rainfall

In Gletsch, during May, the rain falls for 21.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 142mm (5.59") of precipitation. In Gletsch, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.4 days and collects up to 1380mm (54.33") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. In Gletsch, during May, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 239mm (9.41") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 125.9 snowfall days, and 4354mm (171.42") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 2min.
On the first day of May in Gletsch, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 20:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 21:11 CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Gletsch is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Gletsch experiences an average high-temperature of 8.2°C (46.8°F) and a low-temperature of 0.1°C (32.2°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 89%.

In Gletsch, Switzerland, in May, it is raining for 21.6 days, with typically 142mm (5.59") of accumulated precipitation.

In Gletsch, in May, snow falls for 8.6 days, with typically accumulated 239mm (9.41") of snow.

In May, the average day length in Gletsch is 15h and 2min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 20:36. On the last day of the month, in Gletsch, Switzerland, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 21:11 CEST.

In Gletsch, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.8h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Gletsch, Switzerland, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in May: 8.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 0.1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (6.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-11.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in May: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (82%).

Average rainfall in May
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in May: 142mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (180mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (65mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (25.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in May: 239mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (787mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in May: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gletsch, 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: 7h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in May: 5.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4 days).

Average UV index in May
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, April and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in May: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and May (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in May
Gletsch, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in May: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5km).