May weather forecast
Central City, CO

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Central City, is a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and an average high of 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May sees an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C) to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). Despite considerable daily temperature swings, a steady low-temperature average of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) is noted throughout May.

Humidity

In Central City, the average relative humidity in May is 64%.

Rainfall

In Central City, in May, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 96 rainfall days, and 10.08" (256mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Central City, in May, during 9.7 snowfall days, 6.26" (159mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Central City, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.9 days and aggregates up to 35.39" (899mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of May, in Central City, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:23 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Central City, the average sunshine in May is 10h.

UV index

In Central City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature, in May, in Central City, records 53.6°F (12°C), while the low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 64%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Central City, in May, during 11.2 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in May?

In May, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout May, 6.26" (159mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Central City have in May?

In Central City, the average day length in May is 14h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:23 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Central City?

In Central City, the average sunshine duration in May is 10h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Central City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Central City, CO

Average temperature in May - Central City, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (11.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Central City, CO

Average pressure in May - Central City, CO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Central City, CO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Central City, CO

Average humidity in May - Central City, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (50%).

Average rainfall in May
Central City, CO

Average rainfall in May - Central City, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.28").

Average rainfall days in May
Central City, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Central City, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Central City, CO

Average snowfall in May - Central City, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 6.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0.04").

Average snowfall days in May
Central City, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Central City, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Central City, CO

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Central City, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Central City, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Central City, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Central City, CO

Average UV index in May - Central City, CO
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Central City, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Central City, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and May (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in May
Central City, CO

Average visibility in May - Central City, CO
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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