May weather forecast
Central City, CO

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a cool month in Central City, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.6°F (12°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during May moves from April's frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) to a fresh 53.6°F (12°C). From significant daily highs, Central City's nights in May cool down to an average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In Central City, Colorado, during May, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 96 rainfall days, and 10.08" (256mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Central City, Colorado, in May, snow falls for 9.7 days, with typically accumulated 6.26" (159mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Central City, there are 74.9 snowfall days, and 35.39" (899mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Central City, Colorado, is 14h and 23min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:23 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Central City is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Central City in May?

May temperatures in Central City vary between a high-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) and a low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Central City?

In Central City, Colorado, the average relative humidity in May is 64%.

How much does it rain in Central City in May?

In Central City, in May, during 11.2 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in May in Central City?

In Central City, Colorado, in May, during 9.7 snowfall days, 6.26" (159mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in May in Central City?

In May, the average day length in Central City is 14h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Central City?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:23 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Central City have in May?

In Central City, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in May is 10h.

How high is the UV index in May in Central City?

In Central City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Central City, CO

Average temperature in May - Central City, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (11.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Central City, CO

Average pressure in May - Central City, CO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Central City, CO

Average wind speed in May - Central City, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Central City, CO

Average humidity in May - Central City, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (50%).

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Average rainfall in May
Central City, CO

Average rainfall in May - Central City, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in May
Central City, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Central City, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Central City, CO

Average snowfall in May - Central City, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 6.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0.04").

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Average snowfall days in May
Central City, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Central City, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Central City, CO

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Central City, 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: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Central City, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Central City, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Central City, CO

Average UV index in May - Central City, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Central City, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Central City, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and May (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in May
Central City, CO

Average visibility in May - Central City, 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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