Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
May
Weather in May
Temperature
The start of May brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from April's cold 2.9°C (37.2°F) to a frosty 6.4°C (43.5°F). During May nights, Saas-Balen records an average temperature of -1°C (30.2°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Saas-Balen is 89%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 22.6 days. Throughout May, 180mm (7.09") of precipitation is accumulated. In Saas-Balen, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.3 days and collects up to 1541mm (60.67") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In May, it is snowing for 9.4 days. Throughout May, 445mm (17.52") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.3 snowfall days, and 4942mm (194.57") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 20:36. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 21:11 CEST.
Sunshine
In Saas-Balen, the average sunshine in May is 7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does it rain in May?
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When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
How long on average sun shines in May?
What is the UV index reading in May?
Average temperature in May
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in May: 6.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (14.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.6°C).
- Average low temperature in May: -1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (5.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average pressure in May: 1015.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.1mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in May: 7.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8km/h).
Average humidity in May
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average humidity in May: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (82%).
Average rainfall in May
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in May: 180mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (199mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (51mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average rainfall days in May: 22.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in May: 445mm
The month with the highest snowfall is November (1182mm).
The month with the least snowfall is July (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in May: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (21.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Saas-Balen, 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: 7h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in May: 4.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average UV index in May: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in May: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in May
Saas-Balen, Switzerland
- Average visibility in May: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April and November (6km).
