May weather forecastElkdale, CO
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Elkdale, is a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).Temperature
May's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's cold 40.1°F (4.5°C) to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). Elkdale in May observes a substantial swing from the daily highs, with average nighttime temperatures of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Elkdale is 65%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Elkdale are January through June, August through December. In Elkdale, during May, snow falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.87" (200mm) of snow. In Elkdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 110.7 days and aggregates up to 59.88" (1521mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Elkdale is 14h and 25min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:26 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Elkdale, the average sunshine in May is 10.9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 during May leads to these advisories:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Elkdale, CO
- Average high temperature in May: 52.3°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 (24.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 28.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Elkdale, CO
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Elkdale, CO
- Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in May
Elkdale, CO
- Average humidity in May: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (49%).
Average rainfall in May
Elkdale, CO
- Average rainfall in May: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.55").
Average rainfall days in May
Elkdale, CO
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Elkdale, CO
- Average snowfall in May: 7.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (10.94").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Elkdale, CO
- Average snowfall days in May: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.1 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elkdale, CO
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Elkdale, CO
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Elkdale, 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
Elkdale, CO
- Average cloud cover in May: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in May
Elkdale, CO
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (5mi).
