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
Weather in May
Temperature
With the onset of May, Vail sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from April's icy 37.9°F (3.3°C) to a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C). Vail logs a notable disparity from the daily highs during May, as the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 68%.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall are May and July, with an average 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through December are months with snowfall in Vail. In Vail, in May, snow falls for 11.6 days, with typically accumulated 10.47" (266mm) of snow. In Vail, during the entire year, snow falls for 107.8 days and aggregates up to 77.72" (1974mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 23min.On the first day of May in Vail, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:26 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Vail, Colorado, the average sunshine in May is 10.8h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during May leads to these instructions:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Vail?
What is the average humidity in May in Vail?
What is the wettest month in Vail?
How much does it rain in Vail in May?
How many days does it snow in May in Vail?
What is the average length of the day in May in Vail?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Vail?
How many hours of sunshine does Vail have in May?
How high is the UV index in May in Vail?
Average temperature in May
Vail, CO
- Average high temperature in May: 50.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.3°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (24.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (41.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Vail, CO
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.21"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Vail, CO
- Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Vail, CO
- Average humidity in May: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (51%).
Average rainfall in May
Vail, CO
- Average rainfall in May: 1.77"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").
Average rainfall days in May
Vail, CO
- Average rainfall days in May: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Vail, CO
- Average snowfall in May: 10.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.38").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").
Average snowfall days in May
Vail, CO
- Average snowfall days in May: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.3 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Vail, CO
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
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: 10h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Vail, CO
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Vail, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Vail, CO
- Average cloud cover in May: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in May
Vail, CO
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).
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