May weather forecast
Arapahoe, CO

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Arapahoe, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 71.6°F (22°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Temperature

May comes with a subtle rise, with the average high-temperature adjusting from a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C) in April to a pleasant 71.6°F (22°C). Marked by a significant temperature drop from daytime highs, the average nighttime temperature in Arapahoe lowers to a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) throughout May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 55%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are May and July, with an average 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Arapahoe are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Arapahoe. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Arapahoe aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Arapahoe, during the entire year, snow falls for 34 days and aggregates up to 11.57" (294mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:07 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Arapahoe in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Arapahoe, records 71.6°F (22°C), while the low-temperature is 49.5°F (9.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Arapahoe?

The average relative humidity in May in Arapahoe, Colorado, is 55%.

What is the rainiest month in Arapahoe?

The wettest months in Arapahoe, Colorado, are May and July, with an average 1.93" (49mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in May in Arapahoe?

In Arapahoe, in May, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Arapahoe?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Arapahoe. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Arapahoe aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Arapahoe?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Arapahoe?

On the first day of May in Arapahoe, Colorado, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:07 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Arapahoe?

In Arapahoe, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.7h.

How high is the UV index in May in Arapahoe?

In Arapahoe, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Arapahoe, CO

Average temperature in May - Arapahoe, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Arapahoe, CO

Average pressure in May - Arapahoe, CO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.86"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Arapahoe, CO

Average wind speed in May - Arapahoe, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Arapahoe, CO

Average humidity in May - Arapahoe, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 55%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (48%).

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Average rainfall in May
Arapahoe, CO

Average rainfall in May - Arapahoe, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.93"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in May
Arapahoe, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Arapahoe, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Arapahoe, CO

Average snowfall in May - Arapahoe, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Arapahoe, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Arapahoe, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Arapahoe, CO

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Arapahoe, CO
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Arapahoe, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Arapahoe, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Arapahoe, CO

Average UV index in May - Arapahoe, CO
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Arapahoe, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Arapahoe, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in May
Arapahoe, CO

Average visibility in May - Arapahoe, CO
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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