Weather in May
May sees a departure from spring as the temperatures in
Dinosaur National Monument,
Utah, move towards the warmth of summer. It is during this month that the Monument receives the highest showers of rainfall, measuring up to 1.3" (33mm). A minimal snowfall of 0.7" (18mm) marks the finale of the winter remnants. The increase in temperatures and extended daylight hours to an average of 14.5 per day makes this month desirable for outdoor endeavors.
Temperature
Dinosaur National Monument's May weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from
April's enjoyable 60.8°F (16°C) to a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C). Dinosaur National Monument reports a significant contrast between daytime and nighttime temperatures, with an average low of 40.5°F (4.7°C) in May.
Rainfall
In Dinosaur National Monument, in May, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. During the entire year, Dinosaur National Monument aggregates up to 11.61" (295mm) of precipitation.
Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Dinosaur National Monument, Utah, are
January through
June,
September through
December. During May, Dinosaur National Monument regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Dinosaur National Monument, during the entire year, snow aggregates up to 40.91" (1039mm).
Daylight
In Dinosaur National Monument, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, in Dinosaur National Monument, Utah, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:39 pm MDT.
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