May weather forecastRifle, CO
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Rifle, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 60.6°F (15.9°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).Temperature
Rifle in May shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in April to a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C). May witnesses a substantial contrast between the daytime highs and the average low of 36.7°F (2.6°C).Humidity
In Rifle, Colorado, the average relative humidity in May is 53%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout May, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Rifle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.7 days and collects up to 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Rifle aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.6 snowfall days, and 36.85" (936mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Rifle, Colorado, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:32 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 11.3h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. 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
Rifle, CO
- Average high temperature in May: 60.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 36.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure in May
Rifle, CO
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Rifle, CO
- Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Rifle, CO
- Average humidity in May: 53%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).
Average rainfall in May
Rifle, CO
- Average rainfall in May: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.51").
Average rainfall days in May
Rifle, CO
- Average rainfall days in May: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rifle, CO
- Average snowfall in May: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Rifle, CO
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rifle, CO
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min
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 18min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rifle, CO
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Rifle, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Rifle, CO
- Average cloud cover in May: 21
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in May
Rifle, 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).
