The weather in May in Alva

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Alva. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Alva, Switzerland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Daily weather in May for Alva

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Alva. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

Average temperatures

It's pleasantly warm in May in Alva with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 12°C.

Temperature records

With 30°C in 2017, Alva reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In May, there is an average of 144 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,2 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

May weather comparison

  Alva New York
Average temperature 19°C 22°C
Max. temperature 22°C 28°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 144 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 17 days 14 days
Total snowfall 0,2 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Alva with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 9°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 19°C, with nights around 10°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Alva is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Alva, Switzerland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Alva

Temperature in May in Alva over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Alva, Switzerland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Alva

Total precipitation in May in Alva over the years

Daily Snowfall in May in Alva

Snowfall in May in Alva per year

Daily UV index in May in Alva

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Alva, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Alva by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Alva. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.