May weather forecast
Parachute, CO

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Gorgeous brown and golden trees in the fall, seen in the wide river with a far view of rocks and hills in Parachute, Colorado
Gorgeous brown and golden trees in the fall, seen in the wide river with a far view of rocks and hills in Parachute, Colorado

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Parachute, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and an average low of 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

The commencement of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in April to a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C). A striking departure from daytime highs to an average low-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) is witnessed during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 49%.

Rainfall

In Parachute, in May, during 13.6 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Parachute, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.7 days and collects up to 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Parachute, Colorado, are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Parachute aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Parachute, there are 64.1 snowfall days, and 49.21" (1250mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of May in Parachute, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:33 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Parachute, Colorado, the average sunshine in May is 11.2h.

UV index

In Parachute, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During May, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. 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 average May temperature in Parachute?

The high-temperature during May is 62.4°F (16.9°C) and the low-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Parachute?

In May, the average relative humidity in Parachute, Colorado, is 49%.

How many days does it rain in May in Parachute?

In Parachute, in May, during 13.6 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Parachute?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Parachute aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Parachute have in May?

In Parachute, Colorado, the average day length in May is 14h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Parachute?

On the first day of May in Parachute, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:33 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Parachute?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Parachute is 11.2h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Parachute?

In Parachute, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Parachute, CO

Average temperature in May - Parachute, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 38.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Parachute, CO

Average pressure in May - Parachute, CO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Parachute, CO

Average wind speed in May - Parachute, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Parachute, CO

Average humidity in May - Parachute, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 49%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

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Average rainfall in May
Parachute, CO

Average rainfall in May - Parachute, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in May
Parachute, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Parachute, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Parachute, CO

Average snowfall in May - Parachute, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (12.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Parachute, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Parachute, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Parachute, CO

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Parachute, 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: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Parachute, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Parachute, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Parachute, CO

Average UV index in May - Parachute, CO
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Parachute, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Parachute, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in May
Parachute, CO

Average visibility in May - Parachute, CO
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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