May weather forecast
Lake City, CO

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a frosty month in Lake City, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 47.1°F (8.4°C) and an average low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in May, with an increase from an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C) in April to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C). Lake City experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C) during May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 65%.

Rainfall

In Lake City, in May, during 9.2 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98.2 rainfall days, and 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. In Lake City, during May, snow falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 16.18" (411mm) of snow. In Lake City, during the entire year, snow falls for 102 days and aggregates up to 101.02" (2566mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lake City, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 15min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:25 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.5h.

UV index

In Lake City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during May morphs into the following directions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Lake City?

In Lake City, 47.1°F (8.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 65%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Lake City, during May, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in May?

In Lake City, in May, snow falls for 13.2 days, with typically accumulated 16.18" (411mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:25 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake City have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 10.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Lake City, CO

Average temperature in May - Lake City, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (65.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Lake City, CO

Average pressure in May - Lake City, CO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Lake City, CO

Average wind speed in May - Lake City, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5mph).

Average humidity in May
Lake City, CO

Average humidity in May - Lake City, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (47%).

Average rainfall in May
Lake City, CO

Average rainfall in May - Lake City, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in May
Lake City, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Lake City, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lake City, CO

Average snowfall in May - Lake City, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 16.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (16.26").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lake City, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Lake City, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (16.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lake City, CO

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lake City, CO
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

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: 10h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lake City, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Lake City, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Lake City, CO

Average UV index in May - Lake City, CO
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Lake City, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Lake City, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in May
Lake City, CO

Average visibility in May - Lake City, CO
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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