May weather forecastSottens, Switzerland
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is another mild month in Sottens, Switzerland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 6.8°C (44.2°F) and an average high of 15.9°C (60.6°F).Temperature
With the onset of May, Sottens's average high-temperature clocks in at a still mild 15.9°C (60.6°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. Sottens, during May, witnesses an average low-temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F).Humidity
In Sottens, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
In May, in Sottens, the rain falls for 20 days. Throughout May, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is accumulated. In Sottens, Switzerland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.5 days and collects up to 834mm (32.83") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Sottens, Switzerland, are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Sottens aggregates 3mm (0.12") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.1 snowfall days, and 721mm (28.39") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 15h and 2min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 20:42. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 21:18 CEST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 10h.UV index
In Sottens, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Sottens, Switzerland
- Average high temperature in May: 15.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 6.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-2.2°C).
Average pressure in May
Sottens, Switzerland
- Average pressure in May: 1016.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Sottens, Switzerland
- Average wind speed in May: 9.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7km/h).
Average humidity in May
Sottens, Switzerland
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Sottens, Switzerland
- Average rainfall in May: 74mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (103mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (38mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Sottens, 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 (11.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sottens, Switzerland
- Average snowfall in May: 3mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (184mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Sottens, Switzerland
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sottens, Switzerland
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min
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: 10h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sottens, Switzerland
- Average sunshine days in May: 8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Sottens, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Sottens, Switzerland
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Sottens, Switzerland
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
