May weather forecastElbert, CO
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Elbert, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.4°F (5.8°C) and max 65.5°F (18.6°C).Temperature
A soft shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in May, transitioning from a mild 57°F (13.9°C) in April to a comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C). Elbert reports a substantial plunge from daytime highs during the nights of May, with an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 54%.Rainfall
In May, in Elbert, Colorado, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout May, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 116.5 rainfall days, and 16.22" (412mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Elbert, Colorado, in May, during 2.8 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 53.7 snowfall days, and 35.51" (902mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Elbert, Colorado, is 14h and 20min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:18 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Elbert is 11h.UV index
In Elbert, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in May
Elbert, CO
- Average high temperature in May: 65.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 42.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Elbert, CO
- Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Elbert, CO
- Average wind speed in May: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Elbert, CO
- Average humidity in May: 54%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (45%).
Average rainfall in May
Elbert, CO
- Average rainfall in May: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.47").
Average rainfall days in May
Elbert, CO
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Elbert, CO
- Average snowfall in May: 3.11"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (6.54").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Elbert, CO
- Average snowfall days in May: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elbert, CO
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Elbert, CO
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Elbert, CO
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Elbert, CO
- Average cloud cover in May: 27
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in May
Elbert, 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).
