May weather forecast
Kappelen, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Kappelen, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6°C (42.8°F) and 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Temperature

An average high-temperature of an enjoyable 16.8°C (62.2°F) marks May, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in April. In the month of May, an average of 6°C (42.8°F) marks the low-temperature in Kappelen.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kappelen, Switzerland, in May, it is raining for 21.9 days, with typically 92mm (3.62") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kappelen, Switzerland, there are 195.6 rainfall days, and 870mm (34.25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Kappelen. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Kappelen aggregates 5mm (0.2") of snow. In Kappelen, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.6 days and aggregates up to 557mm (21.93") of snow.

Daylight

In Kappelen, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 20:41. On the last day of May, in Kappelen, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 21:17 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Kappelen is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during May leads to these advisories:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Kappelen in May?
In Kappelen, in May, the average high-temperature is 16.8°C (62.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 6°C (42.8°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Kappelen?
In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.
How much does it rain in Kappelen in May?
In Kappelen, Switzerland, during May, the rain falls for 21.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 92mm (3.62") of precipitation.
What is the last month it snows in Kappelen?
May is the last month it regularly snows in Kappelen. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Kappelen aggregates 5mm (0.2") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Kappelen have in May?
In May, the average day length in Kappelen, Switzerland, is 15h and 5min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Kappelen?
On the first day of May in Kappelen, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 20:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 21:17 CEST.
How many hours of sunshine does Kappelen have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Kappelen, Switzerland, is 9h.
How high is the UV index in May in Kappelen?
In Kappelen, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Kappelen, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in May: 16.8°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 (2.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-2.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Kappelen, 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
Kappelen, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kappelen, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Kappelen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in May: 92mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (46mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kappelen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Kappelen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in May: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (133mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kappelen, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kappelen, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.7 days).

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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

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

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