May weather forecast
Manitou Springs, CO

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A train on the top of Pikes Peak Mountain in the scenic Manitou Springs, Colorado
A train on the top of Pikes Peak Mountain in the scenic Manitou Springs, Colorado

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Manitou Springs, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 62.4°F (16.9°C).

Temperature

May sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from a fresh 53.6°F (12°C) in April to a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C). May presents a pronounced divergence from daily peak temperatures, with the average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 54%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout May, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Manitou Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.3 days and collects up to 18.7" (475mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.8 snowfall days, in May, Manitou Springs aggregates 3.54" (90mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Manitou Springs, there are 56.2 snowfall days, and 42.13" (1070mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:18 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.9h.

UV index

In Manitou Springs, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in May translates into these instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 62.4°F (16.9°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 54%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Manitou Springs, in May, during 16.3 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.8 snowfall days, in May, Manitou Springs aggregates 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Manitou Springs, the average day length in May is 14h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:18 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10.9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Manitou Springs, CO

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Manitou Springs, CO

Average pressure in May - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Manitou Springs, CO

Average wind speed in May - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Manitou Springs, CO

Average humidity in May - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (46%).

Average rainfall in May
Manitou Springs, CO

Average rainfall in May - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in May
Manitou Springs, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Manitou Springs, CO

Average snowfall in May - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 3.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Manitou Springs, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Manitou Springs, CO

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Manitou Springs, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Manitou Springs, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Manitou Springs, CO

Average UV index in May - Manitou Springs, 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
Manitou Springs, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Manitou Springs, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and November (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in May
Manitou Springs, CO

Average visibility in May - Manitou Springs, 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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