May weather forecast
Fountain, CO

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Weather in May

May experiences noticeable differences in the weather conditions compared to April in Fountain, Colorado. In this month, temperatures increase significantly, heralding the advent of Summer. As sunlight bathes the city longer each day, residents trade their winter apparel with sun hats and sunscreen. Additionally, the month sees the last traces of snowfall at 0.47" (12mm), marking an official end to winter remnants. The progression into June amplifies the summer features with soaring temperatures and peak daylight hours.

Temperature

The commencement of May sees a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) in April to a comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C). Fountain experiences a substantial decline from the daytime high temperatures in May, settling on an average low of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Humidity

In Fountain, the average relative humidity in May is 49%.

Rainfall

In Fountain, in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 121.1 rainfall days, and 12.99" (330mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Fountain aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Fountain, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 45 days and aggregates up to 23.5" (597mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Fountain is 14h and 18min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:17 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Fountain?

In Fountain, 66.9°F (19.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 43.9°F (6.6°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Fountain?

In May, the average relative humidity is 49%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 17.1 days. Throughout May, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Fountain aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fountain have in May?

In Fountain, the average day length in May is 14h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:17 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Fountain, CO

Average temperature in May - Fountain, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 43.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Fountain, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Fountain, CO

Average wind speed in May - Fountain, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Fountain, CO

Average humidity in May - Fountain, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 49%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

Average rainfall in May
Fountain, CO

Average rainfall in May - Fountain, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
Fountain, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Fountain, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fountain, CO

Average snowfall in May - Fountain, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fountain, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Fountain, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fountain, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fountain, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Fountain, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Fountain, CO

Average UV index in May - Fountain, 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
Fountain, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Fountain, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in May
Fountain, CO

Average visibility in May - Fountain, 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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