May weather forecast
Mount Crested Butte, CO

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a chilly month in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 48°F (8.9°C).

Temperature

Mount Crested Butte experiences a temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C) in April to a frosty 48°F (8.9°C). A steady average of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) throughout May underscores a considerable divergence from the daytime high.

Humidity

In Mount Crested Butte, the average relative humidity in May is 68%.

Rainfall

In Mount Crested Butte, during May, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. In Mount Crested Butte, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.4 days and collects up to 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In May, it is snowing for 17 days. Throughout May, 15.16" (385mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159 snowfall days, and 149.53" (3798mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.5h.

UV index

In Mount Crested Butte, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During May, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 48°F (8.9°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 68%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout May, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in May?

In Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, in May, during 17 snowfall days, 15.16" (385mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Mount Crested Butte?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Crested Butte have in May?

In Mount Crested Butte, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.5h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index value 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
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average temperature in May - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 48°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (67.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (41°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

Average pressure in May
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average pressure in May - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
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Average wind speed in May - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average humidity in May - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (52%).

Average rainfall in May
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average rainfall in May - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").

Average rainfall days in May
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average snowfall in May - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 15.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (23.94").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.16").

Average snowfall days in May
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 17 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (21.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.7 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (5.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average UV index in May - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
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Average cloud cover in May - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in May
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average visibility in May - Mount Crested Butte, 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, March, April and December (4mi).

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