May weather forecast
Austin, CO

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Austin, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64.8°F (18.2°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

Austin's transition into May is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to an enjoyable 64.8°F (18.2°C). Marked by a significant drop from the daytime highs, Austin's average low-temperature in May stands at a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Humidity

In Austin, the average relative humidity in May is 44%.

Rainfall

In Austin, during May, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Austin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.8 days and collects up to 14.06" (357mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Austin aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Austin, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.4 days and aggregates up to 22.87" (581mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:30 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.5h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during May translates into the following directions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Austin, is 64.8°F (18.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 44%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Austin, in May, during 11.4 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Austin aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Austin have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:30 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Austin have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Austin, CO

Average temperature in May - Austin, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Austin, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Austin, CO

Average wind speed in May - Austin, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (3.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Austin, CO

Average humidity in May - Austin, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (34%).

Average rainfall in May
Austin, CO

Average rainfall in May - Austin, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Austin, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Austin, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Austin, CO

Average snowfall in May - Austin, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Austin, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Austin, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Austin, CO
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Austin, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Austin, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are June and November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Austin, CO

Average UV index in May - Austin, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Austin, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Austin, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 19

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in May
Austin, CO

Average visibility in May - Austin, CO
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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