May weather forecast
Paonia, CO

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Paonia, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57.9°F (14.4°C) and an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Paonia sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from April's frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) to a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C). Paonia's May nights cool down significantly from the day's heat, to an average low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 53%.

Rainfall

In Paonia, in May, during 15.8 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.8 rainfall days, and 22.87" (581mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, October through December are months with snowfall. In May, it is snowing for 1.6 days. Throughout May, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 77.4 snowfall days, and 68.23" (1733mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Paonia is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:29 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Paonia, the average sunshine in May is 11.1h.

UV index

In Paonia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in May interprets into the following advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

Paonia in May has an average high-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 53%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Paonia, during May, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in May?

In Paonia, in May, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

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 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Paonia, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:29 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Paonia is 11.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Paonia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Paonia, CO

Average temperature in May - Paonia, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 57.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Paonia, CO

Average pressure in May - Paonia, CO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Paonia, CO

Average wind speed in May - Paonia, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Paonia, CO

Average humidity in May - Paonia, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

Average rainfall in May
Paonia, CO

Average rainfall in May - Paonia, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.98").

Average rainfall days in May
Paonia, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Paonia, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Paonia, CO

Average snowfall in May - Paonia, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.43").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Paonia, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Paonia, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Paonia, 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: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Paonia, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Paonia, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8 days).

Average UV index in May
Paonia, CO

Average UV index in May - Paonia, CO
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Paonia, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Paonia, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May
Paonia, CO

Average visibility in May - Paonia, CO
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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