May weather forecast
Greeley, CO

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Weather in May

The month of May in Greeley, Colorado, is characterized by the transition from spring to early summer. The mercury continues to rise, signalling the onset of warmer days. May sees the city's highest rainfall of the year, measuring at 1.61in, preparing the environment for summer. The flora turns lusher, and the fauna more active, adding vibrancy to the surroundings. However, despite the higher humidity, the weather remains comfortably warm.

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from April's enjoyable 61.2°F (16.2°C) to an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C). A pronounced dip becomes evident during the nights in May as Greeley logs a consistent average temperature of 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 10.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Greeley are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Greeley. During 1 snowfall days, in May, Greeley aggregates 2.05" (52mm) of snow. In Greeley, 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 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

Greeley in May has an average high-temperature of 69.3°F (20.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 53%.

What is the rainiest month?

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

How much does it rain in May?

In Greeley, in May, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Greeley have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 27min.

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 long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index 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
Greeley, CO

Average temperature in May - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average pressure in May - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average wind speed in May - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average humidity in May - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average rainfall in May - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average snowfall in May - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average UV index in May - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Greeley, 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
Greeley, CO

Average visibility in May - Greeley, 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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