May weather forecast
Arvada, CO

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Arvada, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

Arvada's May weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from April's moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C). Despite drastic daily temperature oscillations, Arvada cools down to an average low-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) in May.

Humidity

In Arvada, Colorado, the average relative humidity in May is 52%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.1 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Arvada are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Arvada, Colorado. During 1.6 snowfall days, in May, Arvada aggregates 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Arvada, there are 40.9 snowfall days, and 32.17" (817mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Arvada, Colorado, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 23min.
On the first day of May in Arvada, Colorado, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Arvada, the average sunshine in May is 11.3h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Arvada?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Arvada, is 65.8°F (18.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 42.8°F (6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Arvada?

The average relative humidity in May in Arvada is 52%.

What is the wettest month in Arvada?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Arvada, Colorado. Rain falls for 14.1 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Arvada?

In Arvada, Colorado, in May, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Arvada?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Arvada, Colorado. During 1.6 snowfall days, in May, Arvada aggregates 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Arvada?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Arvada, Colorado, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Arvada have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.3h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Arvada?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Arvada, Colorado, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Arvada, CO

Average temperature in May - Arvada, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 42.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Arvada, CO

Average pressure in May - Arvada, CO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Arvada, CO

Average wind speed in May - Arvada, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Arvada, CO

Average humidity in May - Arvada, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (66%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (41%).

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Average rainfall in May
Arvada, CO

Average rainfall in May - Arvada, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in May
Arvada, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Arvada, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Arvada, CO

Average snowfall in May - Arvada, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Arvada, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Arvada, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Arvada, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Arvada, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Arvada, CO

Average UV index in May - Arvada, CO
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
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
Arvada, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Arvada, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in May
Arvada, CO

Average visibility in May - Arvada, 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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