May weather forecast
Lichtensteig, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Lichtensteig, is a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between min 4.8°C (40.6°F) and max 15.2°C (59.4°F).

Temperature

Lichtensteig experiences a minor temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a cool 12°C (53.6°F) in April to a refreshing 15.2°C (59.4°F). Throughout May, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 4.8°C (40.6°F).

Humidity

In Lichtensteig, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Lichtensteig. Rain falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 91mm (3.58") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Lichtensteig aggregates 32mm (1.26") of snow. Throughout the year, in Lichtensteig, there are 53.4 snowfall days, and 1344mm (52.91") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Lichtensteig is 15h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 20:35. On the last day of May, in Lichtensteig, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 21:11 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Lichtensteig is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in May translates into this advice:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Lichtensteig?
The high-temperature, in May, in Lichtensteig, records 15.2°C (59.4°F), while the low-temperature is 4.8°C (40.6°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Lichtensteig?
In Lichtensteig, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.
What is the wettest month in Lichtensteig?
The month with the most rainfall in Lichtensteig is May, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 91mm (3.58") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Lichtensteig in May?
In Lichtensteig, in May, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 91mm (3.58") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the last month it snows in Lichtensteig?
May is the last month it regularly snows in Lichtensteig, Switzerland. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Lichtensteig aggregates 32mm (1.26") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in May in Lichtensteig?
In Lichtensteig, the average day length in May is 15h and 7min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Lichtensteig?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 20:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 21:11 CEST.
How many hours of sunshine does Lichtensteig have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Lichtensteig, Switzerland, is 9h.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Lichtensteig?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Lichtensteig, Switzerland, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in May: 15.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 4.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-5.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in May: 91mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (91mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (36mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in May: 32mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (417mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min

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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (13.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Lichtensteig, 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 November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Lichtensteig, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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

The month with the highest visibility is July (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).

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