May weather forecast
Garden City, CO

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Garden City, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 46°F (7.8°C) and 69.3°F (20.7°C).

Temperature

Garden City in May denotes a subtle temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a refreshing 61.2°F (16.2°C) in April to a pleasant 69.3°F (20.7°C). Throughout May, Garden City acknowledges a distinct difference between its daytime highs and the steady low average of 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Garden City is 53%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.2 days and accumulates 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Garden City are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1 snowfall days, in May, Garden City aggregates 2.05" (52mm) of snow. In Garden City, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.6 days and aggregates up to 13.62" (346mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 69.3°F (20.7°C) and 46°F (7.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 53%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Garden City. Rain falls for 10.2 days and accumulates 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Garden City, during May, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1 snowfall days, in May, Garden City aggregates 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length in Garden City is 14h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Garden City have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11h.

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Garden City, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Garden City, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Garden City, CO

Average wind speed in May - Garden City, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Garden City, CO

Average humidity in May - Garden City, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 53%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (44%).

Average rainfall in May
Garden City, CO

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.2").

Average rainfall days in May
Garden City, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Garden City, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Garden City, CO

Average snowfall in May - Garden City, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Garden City, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Garden City, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Garden City, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Garden City, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Garden City, CO

Average UV index in May - Garden City, 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
Garden City, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Garden City, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in May
Garden City, CO

Average visibility in May - Garden 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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