May weather forecast
Carbondale, CO

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Carbondale, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.3°F (14.6°C) and min 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in April to a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C). Throughout the month of May, Carbondale observes a dramatic downturn from the daytime peak temperatures, expecting an average low of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 58%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout May, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98 rainfall days, and 12.2" (310mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Carbondale, Colorado, are January through June, October through December. In Carbondale, during May, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Carbondale, there are 78.7 snowfall days, and 56.02" (1423mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Carbondale is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:29 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Carbondale is 11.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Carbondale is 4. 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, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Carbondale?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and a low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Carbondale?

In Carbondale, Colorado, the average relative humidity in May is 58%.

How much does it rain in Carbondale in May?

In Carbondale, Colorado, in May, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in May in Carbondale?

In Carbondale, Colorado, in May, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Carbondale have in May?

In Carbondale, the average day length in May is 14h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Carbondale?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:29 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Carbondale have in May?

In Carbondale, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.4h.

How high is the UV index in May in Carbondale?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Carbondale, CO

Average temperature in May - Carbondale, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 58.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Carbondale, CO

Average pressure in May - Carbondale, CO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Carbondale, CO

Average wind speed in May - Carbondale, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Carbondale, CO

Average humidity in May - Carbondale, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 58%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (47%).

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Average rainfall in May
Carbondale, CO

Average rainfall in May - Carbondale, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in May
Carbondale, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Carbondale, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Carbondale, CO

Average snowfall in May - Carbondale, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.02").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Carbondale, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Carbondale, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Carbondale, 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 August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Carbondale, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Carbondale, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Carbondale, CO

Average UV index in May - Carbondale, CO
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Carbondale, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Carbondale, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in May
Carbondale, CO

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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