Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
In Cortez, the onset of May comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from April's moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C) to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). Cortez records a pronounced decline from the day's peak to an average nighttime low-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C) throughout May.Humidity
In Cortez, the average relative humidity in May is 34%.Rainfall
In May, in Cortez, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout May, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cortez, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.9 days and collects up to 9.84" (250mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.On the first day of May in Cortez, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:29 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Cortez, the average sunshine in May is 11.5h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Cortez, Colorado, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index reading in May in Cortez?
Average temperature in May
Cortez, CO
- Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 44.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Cortez, CO
- Average pressure in May: 29.88"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Cortez, CO
- Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Cortez, CO
- Average humidity in May: 34%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).
Average rainfall in May
Cortez, CO
- Average rainfall in May: 0.51"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.2").
Average rainfall days in May
Cortez, CO
- Average rainfall days in May: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Cortez, CO
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Cortez, CO
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cortez, CO
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cortez, CO
- Average sunshine days in May: 24.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (26.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Cortez, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Cortez, CO
- Average cloud cover in May: 15
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in May
Cortez, 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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