May weather forecast
Raperswilen, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Raperswilen, Switzerland, with an average temperature ranging between max 17.5°C (63.5°F) and min 5.9°C (42.6°F).

Temperature

May brings a slight elevation in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's 14.4°C (57.9°F) to a still refreshing 17.5°C (63.5°F). May generally records an average low-temperature of 5.9°C (42.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In Raperswilen, in May, it is raining for 21.8 days, with typically 62mm (2.44") of accumulated precipitation. In Raperswilen, Switzerland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.1 days and collects up to 516mm (20.31") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Raperswilen aggregates 5mm (0.2") of snow. In Raperswilen, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.6 days and aggregates up to 331mm (13.03") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 9min.
On the first day of May in Raperswilen, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 20:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 21:12 CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Raperswilen is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Raperswilen in May?
In Raperswilen, 17.5°C (63.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 5.9°C (42.6°F) is the average low-temperature during May.
What is the average humidity in May in Raperswilen?
In Raperswilen, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.
How many days does it rain in May in Raperswilen?
In Raperswilen, Switzerland, in May, during 21.8 rainfall days, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the last month it snows in Raperswilen?
May is the last month it regularly snows in Raperswilen, Switzerland. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Raperswilen aggregates 5mm (0.2") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in May in Raperswilen?
The average day length in May in Raperswilen is 15h and 9min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Raperswilen?
On the first day of May in Raperswilen, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 20:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 21:12 CEST.
How many hours of sunshine does Raperswilen have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Raperswilen is 8.7h.
What is the UV index reading in May in Raperswilen?
In Raperswilen, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average temperature in May - Raperswilen, Switzerland
Average temperature in May
Raperswilen, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in May: 17.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-3.4°C).

Average pressure in May - Raperswilen, Switzerland
Average pressure in May
Raperswilen, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and November (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Raperswilen, Switzerland
Average wind speed in May
Raperswilen, 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 - Raperswilen, Switzerland
Average humidity in May
Raperswilen, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (78%).

Average rainfall in May - Raperswilen, Switzerland
Average rainfall in May
Raperswilen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in May: 62mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (29mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Raperswilen, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in May
Raperswilen, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in May - Raperswilen, Switzerland
Average snowfall in May
Raperswilen, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in May: 5mm

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

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Raperswilen, Switzerland
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Raperswilen, 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: 8h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May - Raperswilen, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in May
Raperswilen, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.3 days).

Average UV index in May - Raperswilen, Switzerland
Average UV index in May
Raperswilen, 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 - Raperswilen, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in May
Raperswilen, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, October, November and December (7km).

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