May weather forecast
Sax, 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.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Sax in May?
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).
What is the average humidity in May in Sax?
In Sax, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.
How many days does it rain in May in Sax?
In Sax, in May, during 18.2 rainfall days, 100mm (3.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the last month it snows in Sax?
May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.7 snowfall days, in May, Sax aggregates 53mm (2.09") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Sax have in May?
In May, the average day length in Sax, Switzerland, is 15h and 6min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Sax?
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.
How long on average sun shines in May in Sax?
In Sax, Switzerland, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.
What is the UV index reading in May in Sax?
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.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average UV index
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Sax, Switzerland
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 /
Average sunshine in May
Sax, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

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).

Average sunshine days in May - Sax, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in May
Sax, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in May - Sax, Switzerland
Average UV index in May
Sax, 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 - Sax, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in May
Sax, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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

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

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