Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during May moves from April's cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C). From the heights of the May heat, Golden records a mean nighttime low of 39.7°F (4.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Golden is 56%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Golden, Colorado. Rain falls for 18.5 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in May, Golden aggregates 2.83" (72mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Golden, there are 57.8 snowfall days, and 49.41" (1255mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Golden, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 23min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 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 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: During May, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Golden, CO
- Average high temperature in May: 62.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 39.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Golden, CO
- Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Golden, CO
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Golden, CO
- Average humidity in May: 56%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).
Average rainfall in May
Golden, CO
- Average rainfall in May: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in May
Golden, CO
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Golden, CO
- Average snowfall in May: 2.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Golden, CO
- Average snowfall days in May: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Golden, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Golden, CO
- Average sunshine days in May: 7.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Golden, CO
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Golden, CO
- Average cloud cover in May: 27
The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in May
Golden, 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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