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
Lafayette's transition into May sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C) in April to a still refreshing 66°F (18.9°C). Lafayette experiences a substantial divergence from daytime highs in May, with average lows hovering around a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Lafayette is 54%.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall are May and July, with an average 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lafayette. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.6 snowfall days, in May, Lafayette aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Lafayette, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.7 days and aggregates up to 13.98" (355mm) of snow.Daylight
In Lafayette, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Lafayette is 11.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Frequently asked questions
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What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Lafayette?
How many hours of sunshine does Lafayette have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May in Lafayette?
Average temperature in May
Lafayette, CO
- Average high temperature in May: 66°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 41.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (20.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Lafayette, CO
- Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Lafayette, CO
- Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Lafayette, CO
- Average humidity in May: 54%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).
Average rainfall in May
Lafayette, CO
- Average rainfall in May: 0.87"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.16").
Average rainfall days in May
Lafayette, CO
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Lafayette, CO
- Average snowfall in May: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Lafayette, CO
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lafayette, CO
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
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: 11h and 1min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Lafayette, CO
- Average sunshine days in May: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).
Average UV index in May
Lafayette, CO
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Lafayette, CO
- Average cloud cover in May: 26
The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in May
Lafayette, 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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