May weather forecastPitkin, CO
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a cool month in Pitkin, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.6°F (12°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).Temperature
In Pitkin, stepping into May brings a temperature increase, moving up from April's wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). From significant daily highs, Pitkin's nights in May cool down to an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Pitkin is 59%.Rainfall
In May, in Pitkin, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout May, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pitkin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.9 days and collects up to 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through June, August through December are months with snowfall in Pitkin, Colorado. In Pitkin, in May, during 8.8 snowfall days, 4.25" (108mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pitkin, there are 90.8 snowfall days, and 41.65" (1058mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.On the first day of May in Pitkin, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:24 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Pitkin is 11.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Pitkin is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Pitkin, CO
- Average high temperature in May: 53.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Pitkin, CO
- Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Pitkin, CO
- Average wind speed in May: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Pitkin, CO
- Average humidity in May: 59%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (46%).
Average rainfall in May
Pitkin, CO
- Average rainfall in May: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").
Average rainfall days in May
Pitkin, CO
- Average rainfall days in May: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Pitkin, CO
- Average snowfall in May: 4.25"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (7.36").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Pitkin, CO
- Average snowfall days in May: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pitkin, CO
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Pitkin, CO
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Pitkin, 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
Pitkin, CO
- Average cloud cover in May: 21
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in May
Pitkin, CO
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).
