May weather forecast
Telluride, CO

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The scenic setting of the ski resort spot town of Telluride in Colorado
The scenic setting of the ski resort spot town of Telluride in Colorado

Weather in May

May marks the onset of warmer and clearer weather in Telluride, Colorado. The landscape starts coming alive with vivid colors of spring, as temperatures rise and the winter chill subsides. The reduced snowfall of 11.81" (300mm) is usually the final snowfall of the season. It's a month of transformation where the city prepares to welcome the delightful warmth of summer.

Temperature

May in Telluride brings an increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a wintry 39°F (3.9°C) in April to a cool 50°F (10°C). May nights in Telluride present a stark temperature decrease to a subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

In Telluride, the average relative humidity in May is 62%.

Rainfall

In Telluride, in May, during 9.1 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Telluride, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.5 days and collects up to 26.34" (669mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in Telluride. In Telluride, during May, snow falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 11.81" (300mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Telluride, there are 117.7 snowfall days, and 123.82" (3145mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Telluride is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of May, in Telluride, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Telluride is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Telluride?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Telluride, is 50°F (10°C) and the average low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Telluride?

In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.

How much does it rain in Telluride in May?

In Telluride, in May, during 9.1 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Telluride in May?

In Telluride, in May, during 11.1 snowfall days, 11.81" (300mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Telluride?

On the first day of May in Telluride, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Telluride have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 10.9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Telluride?

In Telluride, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Telluride, CO

Average temperature in May - Telluride, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 50°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Telluride, CO

Average pressure in May - Telluride, CO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Telluride, CO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Telluride, CO

Average humidity in May - Telluride, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (45%).

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Average rainfall in May
Telluride, CO

Average rainfall in May - Telluride, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in May
Telluride, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Telluride, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Telluride, CO

Average snowfall in May - Telluride, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 11.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (19.88").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

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Average snowfall days in May
Telluride, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Telluride, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.3 days).

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

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

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Telluride, CO

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Telluride, CO

Average UV index in May - Telluride, 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
Telluride, CO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in May
Telluride, CO

Average visibility in May - Telluride, 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 and December (4mi).

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