May weather forecastBuena Vista, CO
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a fresh month in Buena Vista, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 52.2°F (11.2°C) and 28.9°F (-1.7°C).Temperature
An upsurge in temperatures occurs as April gives way to May, with average highs shifting from a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C) to a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C). Despite high daytime temperatures, the average temperature in Buena Vista lowers to a freezing cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C) during May nights.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 59%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout May, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Buena Vista, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.5 days and collects up to 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In May, it is snowing for 10.2 days. Throughout May, 7.24" (184mm) of snow is accumulated. In Buena Vista, during the entire year, snow falls for 106.6 days and aggregates up to 62.44" (1586mm) of snow.Daylight
In Buena Vista, Colorado, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:23 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Buena Vista, the average sunshine in May is 11.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Buena Vista, CO
- Average high temperature in May: 52.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 28.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.2°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (6.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Buena Vista, CO
- Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Buena Vista, CO
- Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Buena Vista, CO
- Average humidity in May: 59%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (46%).
Average rainfall in May
Buena Vista, CO
- Average rainfall in May: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").
Average rainfall days in May
Buena Vista, CO
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Buena Vista, CO
- Average snowfall in May: 7.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (11.02").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Buena Vista, CO
- Average snowfall days in May: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Buena Vista, CO
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
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: 11h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Buena Vista, CO
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Buena Vista, CO
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Buena Vista, CO
- Average cloud cover in May: 24
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in May
Buena Vista, CO
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
