May weather forecast
Pitkin, CO

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a cool month in Pitkin, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.6°F (12°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

In Pitkin, stepping into May brings a temperature increase, moving up from April's wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). From significant daily highs, Pitkin's nights in May cool down to an average low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Pitkin is 59%.

Rainfall

In May, in Pitkin, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout May, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pitkin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.9 days and collects up to 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall in Pitkin, Colorado. In Pitkin, in May, during 8.8 snowfall days, 4.25" (108mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pitkin, there are 90.8 snowfall days, and 41.65" (1058mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of May in Pitkin, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:24 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Pitkin is 11.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Pitkin is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Pitkin in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) and a low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Pitkin?

The average relative humidity in May in Pitkin is 59%.

How much does it rain in Pitkin in May?

In Pitkin, Colorado, in May, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Pitkin in May?

In Pitkin, in May, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pitkin have in May?

In May, the average day length in Pitkin, Colorado, is 14h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Pitkin?

On the first day of May in Pitkin, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:24 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Pitkin?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Pitkin, Colorado, is 11.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Pitkin?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Pitkin, Colorado, is 3. 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
Pitkin, CO

Average temperature in May - Pitkin, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Pitkin, CO

Average pressure in May - Pitkin, CO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Pitkin, CO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Pitkin, CO

Average humidity in May - Pitkin, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (46%).

Average rainfall in May
Pitkin, CO

Average rainfall in May - Pitkin, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Pitkin, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Pitkin, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Pitkin, CO

Average snowfall in May - Pitkin, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 4.25"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (7.36").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Pitkin, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Pitkin, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Pitkin, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Pitkin, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Pitkin, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Pitkin, CO

Average UV index in May - Pitkin, 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 January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Pitkin, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Pitkin, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May
Pitkin, CO

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

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

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