May weather forecast
Dove Creek, CO

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Dove Creek, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.1°F (7.3°C) and max 67.5°F (19.7°C).

Temperature

May's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from April's 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a still refreshing 67.5°F (19.7°C). In the month of May, Dove Creek witnesses a marked temperature drop at night, averaging a low of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Dove Creek is 34%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout May, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dove Creek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.8 days and collects up to 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1 snowfall days, in May, Dove Creek aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.3 snowfall days, and 31.34" (796mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Dove Creek, Colorado, is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:31 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Dove Creek is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Dove Creek?

In Dove Creek, 67.5°F (19.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 45.1°F (7.3°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Dove Creek?

In May, the average relative humidity in Dove Creek, Colorado, is 34%.

How many days does it rain in May in Dove Creek?

In Dove Creek, in May, during 10.1 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Dove Creek?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Dove Creek. During 1 snowfall days, in May, Dove Creek aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dove Creek have in May?

In May, the average day length in Dove Creek is 14h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Dove Creek?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:31 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Dove Creek have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Dove Creek?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Dove Creek, Colorado, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Dove Creek, CO

Average temperature in May - Dove Creek, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Dove Creek, CO

Average pressure in May - Dove Creek, CO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.86"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Dove Creek, CO

Average wind speed in May - Dove Creek, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Dove Creek, CO

Average humidity in May - Dove Creek, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 34%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (25%).

Average rainfall in May
Dove Creek, CO

Average rainfall in May - Dove Creek, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.59").

Average rainfall days in May
Dove Creek, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Dove Creek, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Dove Creek, CO

Average snowfall in May - Dove Creek, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Dove Creek, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Dove Creek, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dove Creek, CO

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Dove Creek, CO
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Dove Creek, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Dove Creek, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Dove Creek, CO

Average UV index in May - Dove Creek, CO
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Dove Creek, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Dove Creek, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in May
Dove Creek, CO

Average visibility in May - Dove Creek, CO
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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