May weather forecastSax, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sax, is a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 15.3°C (59.5°F) and 5.1°C (41.2°F).

Temperature

The onset of May marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 12.1°C (53.8°F) in April to a refreshing 15.3°C (59.5°F). An average low-temperature of 5.1°C (41.2°F) is recorded in the month of May in Sax.

Humidity

In Sax, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In May, in Sax, Switzerland, the rain falls for 18.2 days. Throughout May, 100mm (3.94") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.7 rainfall days, and 1003mm (39.49") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, August through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Sax. During 2.7 snowfall days, in May, Sax aggregates 53mm (2.09") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 90.5 snowfall days, and 3420mm (134.65") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sax, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 20:33. On the last day of May, in Sax, Switzerland, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 21:09 CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Sax is 9.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during May translates into the following guidance:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Updated: Feb 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

May temperatures in Sax vary between a high-temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F) and a low-temperature of 5.1°C (41.2°F).

In Sax, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

In Sax, in May, during 18.2 rainfall days, 100mm (3.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.7 snowfall days, in May, Sax aggregates 53mm (2.09") of snow.

In May, the average day length in Sax, Switzerland, is 15h and 6min.

On the first day of May in Sax, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 20:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 21:09 CEST.

In Sax, Switzerland, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

In Sax, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

12.1°C

15.3°C

19.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.8km/h

7.6km/h

7.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.3

10.1

11.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Sax, Switzerland

Average high temperature in May: 15.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.5°C).

Average low temperature in May: 5.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-5.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Sax, 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
Sax, Switzerland

Average wind speed in May: 7km/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 (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Sax, Switzerland

Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Sax, Switzerland

Average rainfall in May: 100mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (127mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (38mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Sax, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in May: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sax, Switzerland

Average snowfall in May: 53mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (813mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June and July (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Sax, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in May: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sax, 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 36min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).