May weather forecast
Hereford, CO

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Hereford, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.4°F (16.9°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Hereford's weather sees a minor temperature rise, transitioning from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in April to a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C). Hereford experiences a nighttime temperature average of 42.3°F (5.7°C) during May.

Humidity

In Hereford, the average relative humidity in May is 57%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.5 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.2 snowfall days, in May, Hereford aggregates 3.43" (87mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62 snowfall days, and 30.51" (775mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hereford, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hereford in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Hereford, is 62.4°F (16.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Hereford, the average relative humidity in May is 57%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.5 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Hereford, during May, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Hereford. During 3.2 snowfall days, in May, Hereford aggregates 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Hereford have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Hereford, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.4h.

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 hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Hereford, CO

Average temperature in May - Hereford, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Hereford, CO

Average pressure in May - Hereford, CO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Hereford, CO

Average wind speed in May - Hereford, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Hereford, CO

Average humidity in May - Hereford, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in May
Hereford, CO

Average rainfall in May - Hereford, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
Hereford, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Hereford, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Hereford, CO

Average snowfall in May - Hereford, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 3.43"

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

Average snowfall days in May
Hereford, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Hereford, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Hereford, CO
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Hereford, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Hereford, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Hereford, CO

Average UV index in May - Hereford, CO
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Hereford, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Hereford, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in May
Hereford, CO

Average visibility in May - Hereford, 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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