May weather forecast
Clifton, CO

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Clifton, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 66.4°F (19.1°C).

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature increases from a refreshing 55.9°F (13.3°C) in April to an enjoyable 66.4°F (19.1°C). Nightly readings in May display a noticeable downturn from daily highs, with the average low-temperature registering a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 41%.

Rainfall

In Clifton, in May, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Clifton, Colorado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.9 days and collects up to 13.35" (339mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Clifton aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.6 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Clifton, Colorado, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:33 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.4h.

UV index

In Clifton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Clifton in May?

In May, in Clifton, the average high-temperature is 66.4°F (19.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 41%.

How many days does it rain in May in Clifton?

In Clifton, in May, during 12.4 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Clifton. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Clifton aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Clifton?

The average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Clifton?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:33 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Clifton, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Clifton, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Clifton, CO

Average temperature in May - Clifton, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Clifton, CO

Average pressure in May - Clifton, CO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Clifton, CO

Average wind speed in May - Clifton, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Clifton, CO

Average humidity in May - Clifton, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 41%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

Average rainfall in May
Clifton, CO

Average rainfall in May - Clifton, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.79").

Average rainfall days in May
Clifton, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Clifton, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Clifton, CO

Average snowfall in May - Clifton, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Clifton, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Clifton, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Clifton, 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: 11h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Clifton, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Clifton, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Clifton, CO

Average UV index in May - Clifton, CO
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Clifton, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Clifton, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in May
Clifton, CO

Average visibility in May - Clifton, 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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