May weather forecast
Alma, CO

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The beauty of the Bristlecone Pines up the hill looking over to Alma and Fairplay, Colorado
The beauty of the Bristlecone Pines up the hill looking over to Alma and Fairplay, Colorado

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a frosty month in Alma, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

In Alma, the onset of May comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from April's wintry 34.9°F (1.6°C) to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). Throughout May, a steady low-temperature average of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) is noted.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout May, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Alma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.5 days and collects up to 22.13" (562mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. The month with the most snowfall is May, when snow falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 16.26" (413mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 21min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:24 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.6h.

UV index

In Alma, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

During May, Alma experiences an average high-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C) and a low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Alma, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Alma, in May, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

May is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 15.8 days and accumulates 16.26" (413mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in May?

In Alma, during May, snow falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 16.26" (413mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Alma have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:24 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Alma have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Alma, CO

Average temperature in May - Alma, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 46.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Alma, CO

Average pressure in May - Alma, CO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.2"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Alma, CO

Average wind speed in May - Alma, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Alma, CO

Average humidity in May - Alma, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (52%).

Average rainfall in May
Alma, CO

Average rainfall in May - Alma, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in May
Alma, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Alma, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Alma, CO

Average snowfall in May - Alma, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 16.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is May (16.26").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.16").

Average snowfall days in May
Alma, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Alma, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (18.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.5 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Alma, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Alma, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Alma, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Alma, CO

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Alma, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Alma, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in May
Alma, CO

Average visibility in May - Alma, 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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