May weather forecast
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Hinterkappelen, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between min 5.3°C (41.5°F) and max 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Temperature

The start of May sees the average high-temperature at a still refreshing 16.5°C (61.7°F), showing little difference from April's 13.8°C (56.8°F). Hinterkappelen temperatures generally rest at a low of 5.3°C (41.5°F) during the May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Hinterkappelen, in May, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. In Hinterkappelen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.7 days and collects up to 438mm (17.24") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Hinterkappelen aggregates 9mm (0.35") of snow. In Hinterkappelen, during the entire year, snow falls for 38 days and aggregates up to 413mm (16.26") of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Hinterkappelen is 15h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 20:41. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 21:16 CEST.

Sunshine

In Hinterkappelen, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Hinterkappelen is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Hinterkappelen?
In Hinterkappelen, 16.5°C (61.7°F) is the average high-temperature and 5.3°C (41.5°F) is the average low-temperature during May.
What is the average humidity in May in Hinterkappelen?
In Hinterkappelen, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.
How many days does it rain in May in Hinterkappelen?
In Hinterkappelen, in May, during 18.3 rainfall days, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the last month it snows in Hinterkappelen?
May is the last month it regularly snows in Hinterkappelen. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Hinterkappelen aggregates 9mm (0.35") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in May in Hinterkappelen?
In May, the average day length is 15h and 4min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Hinterkappelen?
On the first day of May in Hinterkappelen, Switzerland, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 20:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 21:16 CEST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Hinterkappelen?
In Hinterkappelen, Switzerland, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.
What is the UV index reading in May in Hinterkappelen?
In Hinterkappelen, the average daily maximum UV index in May 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 - Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
Average temperature in May
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in May: 16.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.2°C).

Average pressure in May - Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
Average pressure in May
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
Average wind speed in May
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in May - Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
Average humidity in May
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in May - Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
Average rainfall in May
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in May: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (54mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (23mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in May
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in May - Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
Average snowfall in May
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in May: 9mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (104mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in May
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hinterkappelen, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May - Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in May
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May - Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
Average UV index in May
Hinterkappelen, 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 - Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in May
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May - Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
Average visibility in May
Hinterkappelen, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

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

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