May weather forecastSargans, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sargans, is a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 3.9°C (39°F) and 14.4°C (57.9°F).

Temperature

Sargans's transition into May is noticed by a slight rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a cool 11.1°C (52°F) in April to a moderate 14.4°C (57.9°F). During the May nights, an average temperature of 3.9°C (39°F) is observed in Sargans.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Sargans, Switzerland, in May, it is raining for 20 days, with typically 109mm (4.29") of accumulated precipitation. In Sargans, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.5 days and collects up to 983mm (38.7") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sargans are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Sargans. During 3 snowfall days, in May, Sargans aggregates 78mm (3.07") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 80 snowfall days, and 2699mm (106.26") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Sargans is 15h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 20:33. On the last day of May, in Sargans, Switzerland, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 21:08 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Sargans is 9.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Sargans, Switzerland, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

In May, in Sargans, the average high-temperature is 14.4°C (57.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 3.9°C (39°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

In May, in Sargans, the rain falls for 20 days. Throughout May, 109mm (4.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Sargans, Switzerland. During 3 snowfall days, in May, Sargans aggregates 78mm (3.07") of snow.

The average day length in May in Sargans, Switzerland, is 15h and 5min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 20:33. On the last day of the month, in Sargans, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 21:08 CEST.

In Sargans, Switzerland, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.7h.

In Sargans, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Sargans, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in May: 14.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 3.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-7.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Sargans, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in May: 1016mbar

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
Sargans, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in May: 7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Sargans, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Sargans, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in May: 109mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (115mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (52mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Sargans, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in May: 20 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sargans, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in May: 78mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (613mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Sargans, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in May: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sargans, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Sargans, 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 January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Sargans, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Sargans, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).