May weather forecast
Gilcrest, CO

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Gilcrest, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.4°F (20.8°C) and an average low of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

May's onset witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 60.8°F (16°C) in April to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). Gilcrest experiences a significant reduction from daytime highs with an average low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) in May.

Humidity

In Gilcrest, the average relative humidity in May is 52%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, Gilcrest aggregates 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Gilcrest, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.6 days and aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Gilcrest, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Gilcrest, the average sunshine in May is 11.1h.

UV index

In Gilcrest, 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Gilcrest?

In May, in Gilcrest, the average high-temperature is 69.4°F (20.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Gilcrest, the average relative humidity in May is 52%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Gilcrest, during May, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, Gilcrest aggregates 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Gilcrest, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Gilcrest, CO

Average temperature in May - Gilcrest, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Gilcrest, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Gilcrest, CO

Average wind speed in May - Gilcrest, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Gilcrest, CO

Average humidity in May - Gilcrest, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 52%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (42%).

Average rainfall in May
Gilcrest, CO

Average rainfall in May - Gilcrest, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.67").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.12").

Average rainfall days in May
Gilcrest, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Gilcrest, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gilcrest, CO

Average snowfall in May - Gilcrest, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Gilcrest, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Gilcrest, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gilcrest, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gilcrest, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Gilcrest, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Gilcrest, CO

Average UV index in May - Gilcrest, 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
Gilcrest, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Gilcrest, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in May
Gilcrest, CO

Average visibility in May - Gilcrest, 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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