May weather forecastPratteln, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pratteln, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 17.8°C (64°F) and min 6.6°C (43.9°F).

Temperature

In May, Pratteln's weather conditions record an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 17.8°C (64°F), demonstrating little divergence from the preceding month. Nighttime temperature in Pratteln lowers to an average of 6.6°C (43.9°F) in May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Pratteln, during May, the rain falls for 22.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 84mm (3.31") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Pratteln, there are 196.7 rainfall days, and 822mm (32.36") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Pratteln. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Pratteln aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Pratteln, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.6 days and aggregates up to 348mm (13.7") of snow.

Daylight

In Pratteln, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 8min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 20:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 21:17 CEST.

Sunshine

In Pratteln, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In Pratteln, 17.8°C (64°F) is the average high-temperature and 6.6°C (43.9°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

The average relative humidity in May in Pratteln, Switzerland, is 81%.

In Pratteln, in May, it is raining for 22.3 days, with typically 84mm (3.31") of accumulated precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Pratteln. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Pratteln aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

The average day length in May in Pratteln, Switzerland, is 15h and 8min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 20:41. On the last day of the month, in Pratteln, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 21:17 CEST.

In Pratteln, Switzerland, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. 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
Pratteln, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in May: 17.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (12.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Pratteln, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Pratteln, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in May: 8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Pratteln, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Pratteln, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in May: 84mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (100mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (41mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Pratteln, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in May: 22.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (13 days).

Average snowfall in May
Pratteln, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in May: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (88mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Pratteln, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pratteln, Switzerland

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 6min

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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Pratteln, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Pratteln, Switzerland

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Pratteln, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Pratteln, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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