May weather forecast
Greenwood, CO

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Greenwood, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 46.6°F (8.1°C) and 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

The coming of May brings a minor shift in Greenwood's weather, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C) to an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C). Throughout May nights, Greenwood reports a steady thermal contrast from the day, with an average low-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Greenwood, Colorado, is 45%.

Rainfall

In Greenwood, during May, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.5 rainfall days, and 14.92" (379mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Greenwood aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.9 snowfall days, and 23.27" (591mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:17 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Greenwood, the average sunshine in May is 11.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Greenwood, is 70.3°F (21.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 46.6°F (8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Greenwood, the average relative humidity in May is 45%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Greenwood, in May, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Greenwood. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Greenwood aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Greenwood?

In Greenwood, the average day length in May is 14h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:17 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Greenwood, CO

Average temperature in May - Greenwood, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23°F).

Average pressure in May
Greenwood, CO

Average pressure in May - Greenwood, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Greenwood, CO

Average wind speed in May - Greenwood, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Greenwood, CO

Average humidity in May - Greenwood, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 45%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).

Average rainfall in May
Greenwood, CO

Average rainfall in May - Greenwood, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
Greenwood, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Greenwood, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Greenwood, CO

Average snowfall in May - Greenwood, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Greenwood, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Greenwood, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Greenwood, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 3min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Greenwood, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Greenwood, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Greenwood, CO

Average UV index in May - Greenwood, 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
Greenwood, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Greenwood, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 21

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in May
Greenwood, CO

Average visibility in May - Greenwood, 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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