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
May
Weather in May
Temperature
The shift into May is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from an enjoyable 60.8°F (16°C) in April to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). Platteville experiences a significant contrast between daily highs and an average nighttime temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) during May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Platteville, Colorado, is 52%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, Platteville aggregates 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Platteville, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.6 days and aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) of snow.Daylight
In Platteville, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 26min.On the first day of May in Platteville, Colorado, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Platteville is 11.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May?
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What is the wettest month?
How much does it rain in May?
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When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
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How high is the UV index in May?
Average temperature in May
Platteville, CO
- Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Platteville, CO
- Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Platteville, CO
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Platteville, CO
- Average humidity in May: 52%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (42%).
Average rainfall in May
Platteville, CO
- Average rainfall in May: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.67").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.12").
Average rainfall days in May
Platteville, CO
- Average rainfall days in May: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Platteville, CO
- Average snowfall in May: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Platteville, CO
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Platteville, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Platteville, CO
- Average sunshine days in May: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Platteville, CO
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Platteville, CO
- Average cloud cover in May: 25
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in May
Platteville, 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).