May weather forecast
Chur, Switzerland

May

Weather in May

May stands witness to the full-fledged arrival of spring, as Chur experiences a rise in temperature and significantly lower snowfall. Playground of nature, the city displays a mix of warm sunshine, infrequent rain showers, and longer days. The city pulses with energy as the bare and cold landscape transforms into lush greenery. This month characterizes colorful blooms adding to the city's vibrant atmosphere. May, therefore, commences the period of warmth and growth.

Temperature

As May arrives, Chur's weather shows a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from April's chilly 7.8°C (46°F) to a cool 11.8°C (53.2°F). Chur's nights in May experience an average temperature drop to a cold 1.6°C (34.9°F).

Humidity

In Chur, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

In Chur, in May, it is raining for 24.3 days, with typically 114mm (4.49") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chur, there are 211.5 rainfall days, and 1072mm (42.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Chur. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Chur aggregates 16mm (0.63") of snow. Throughout the year, in Chur, Switzerland, there are 55.6 snowfall days, and 1071mm (42.17") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chur, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 20:32. On the last day of May, in Chur, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 21:07 CEST.

Sunshine

In Chur, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in May translates into the following instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Chur?
An average high-temperature, in May, in Chur, is 11.8°C (53.2°F) and the average low-temperature is 1.6°C (34.9°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Chur?
In Chur, Switzerland, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.
How much does it rain in Chur in May?
In Chur, Switzerland, during May, the rain falls for 24.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation.
What is the last month it snows in Chur?
May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Chur aggregates 16mm (0.63") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in May in Chur?
The average day length in May in Chur is 15h and 4min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Chur?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 20:32. On the last day of the month, in Chur, Switzerland, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 21:07 CEST.
How many hours of sunshine does Chur have in May?
The average sunshine duration in May in Chur, Switzerland, is 9.2h.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Chur?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Chur is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average temperature in May - Chur, Switzerland
Average temperature in May
Chur, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in May: 11.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 1.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (7.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-10°C).

Average pressure in May - Chur, Switzerland
Average pressure in May
Chur, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in May: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Chur, Switzerland
Average wind speed in May
Chur, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (8.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in May - Chur, Switzerland
Average humidity in May
Chur, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

Average rainfall in May - Chur, Switzerland
Average rainfall in May
Chur, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in May: 114mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (133mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (61mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Chur, Switzerland
Average rainfall days in May
Chur, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 24.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.3 days).

Average snowfall in May - Chur, Switzerland
Average snowfall in May
Chur, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in May: 16mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (320mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Chur, Switzerland
Average snowfall days in May
Chur, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Chur, Switzerland
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Chur, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May - Chur, Switzerland
Average sunshine days in May
Chur, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 3.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (3.8 days).

Average UV index in May - Chur, Switzerland
Average UV index in May
Chur, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May - Chur, Switzerland
Average cloud cover in May
Chur, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and October (Cloud cover 37).

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

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, October and November (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (6km).

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