May weather forecastUster, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

As spring progresses, May elevates Uster's climate to pleasant warmth, with temperatures ranging from 5.4°C (41.7°F) to 16.3°C (61.3°F). However, this month sees a spike in rainfall, with precipitation increasing to a sizable 82mm (3.23"), the highest recorded in the year. The air is laden with the intoxicating scent of spring flowers, flourishing under a generous increase in sunshine hours. The UV index begins to increase, hinting at the approaching summer. Light winds gently rustle through the verdant foliage, a prelude to summer's symphony.

Temperature

May's weather in Uster records an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 16.3°C (61.3°F), showing little deviation from April. An average minimum temperature of 5.4°C (41.7°F) marks the month of May in Uster, Switzerland.

Humidity

In Uster, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Uster. Rain falls for 18.7 days and accumulates 82mm (3.23") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Uster aggregates 14mm (0.55") of snow. Throughout the year, in Uster, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 753mm (29.65") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Uster, Switzerland, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 20:36. On the last day of May, in Uster, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 21:13 CEST.

Sunshine

In Uster, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in May leads to these recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Uster in May has an average high-temperature of 16.3°C (61.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 5.4°C (41.7°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Uster, Switzerland, is 80%.

The month with the most rainfall in Uster, Switzerland, is May, when the rain falls for 18.7 days and typically aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation.

In May, in Uster, Switzerland, the rain falls for 18.7 days. Throughout May, 82mm (3.23") of precipitation is accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Uster. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Uster aggregates 14mm (0.55") of snow.

In Uster, the average day length in May is 15h and 7min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 20:36. On the last day of the month, in Uster, Switzerland, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 21:13 CEST.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Uster is 8.8h.

In Uster, Switzerland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Uster, Switzerland

  • Average high temperature in May: 16.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (22.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-4.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Uster, Switzerland

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.2mbar

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
Uster, Switzerland

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Uster, Switzerland

  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Uster, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall in May: 82mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (31mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Uster, Switzerland

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Uster, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall in May: 14mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (202mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Uster, Switzerland

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Uster, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Uster, Switzerland

  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Uster, 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 November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Uster, Switzerland

  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Uster, Switzerland

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).