May weather forecast
Rico, CO

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The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops
The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a cool month in Rico, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.2°F (-1°C) and an average high of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C) to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). A noticeable temperature swing characterizes Rico's May nights, dipping to an average of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

In Rico, the average relative humidity in May is 56%.

Rainfall

In Rico, in May, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rico, there are 112.2 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in Rico. In Rico, in May, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 13.07" (332mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 98.8 snowfall days, and 121.42" (3084mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Rico is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Rico, Colorado, the average sunshine in May is 10.9h.

UV index

In Rico, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Rico in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Rico are 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Rico?

In May, the average relative humidity in Rico, Colorado, is 56%.

How much does it rain in Rico in May?

In Rico, in May, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in May in Rico?

In Rico, during May, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 13.07" (332mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Rico?

In May, the average day length in Rico, Colorado, is 14h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Rico?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rico, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Rico have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Rico is 10.9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Rico?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Rico, Colorado, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Rico, CO

Average temperature in May - Rico, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Rico, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Rico, CO

Average wind speed in May - Rico, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Rico, CO

Average humidity in May - Rico, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

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Average rainfall in May
Rico, CO

Average rainfall in May - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (6.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and October (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in May
Rico, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Rico, CO

Average snowfall in May - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 13.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (22.13").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.08").

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Average snowfall days in May
Rico, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.6 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Rico, CO
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Rico, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Rico, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Rico, CO

Average UV index in May - Rico, CO
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Rico, CO

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

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

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Average visibility in May
Rico, CO

Average visibility in May - Rico, 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 months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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