May weather forecastLe Châble, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a chilly month in Le Châble, Switzerland, with an average temperature fluctuating between -0.7°C (30.7°F) and 7.9°C (46.2°F).

Temperature

As May sets, the average high-temperature shows a slight increase, moving up from a cold 4.5°C (40.1°F) in April to a frosty 7.9°C (46.2°F). Throughout the nights in May, an average low-temperature of -0.7°C (30.7°F) is noted in Le Châble.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 21.2 days and typically aggregates up to 117mm (4.61") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, August through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 4.7 snowfall days, in May, Le Châble aggregates 87mm (3.43") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 97.6 snowfall days, and 2767mm (108.94") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 20:39. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 21:14 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.1h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Le Châble, is 7.9°C (46.2°F) and the average low-temperature is -0.7°C (30.7°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Le Châble, Switzerland, is 87%.

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.2 days and accumulates 117mm (4.61") of precipitation.

In Le Châble, in May, during 21.2 rainfall days, 117mm (4.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 4.7 snowfall days, in May, Le Châble aggregates 87mm (3.43") of snow.

In May, the average day length is 14h and 59min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 20:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 21:14 CEST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.1h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Le Châble, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in May: 7.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (16.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: -0.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (5.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Le Châble, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Le Châble, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Le Châble, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in May: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Le Châble, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in May: 117mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (43mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Le Châble, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Le Châble, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in May: 87mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (669mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Le Châble, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in May: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June and July (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Le Châble, Switzerland

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Le Châble, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Le Châble, Switzerland

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Le Châble, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in May: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and May (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Le Châble, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in May: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and October (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (6km).