May weather forecast
Prospect Valley, CO

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Prospect Valley, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 69.1°F (20.6°C).

Temperature

May's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C) in April to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). Prospect Valley records a consistent low-temperature average of 44.4°F (6.9°C) during May, indicating a significant difference from the daytime heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Prospect Valley is 53%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 12.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Prospect Valley aggregates 2.17" (55mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32 snowfall days, and 15.35" (390mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Prospect Valley, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:20 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature during May is 69.1°F (20.6°C) and the low-temperature is 44.4°F (6.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 53%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.2 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout May, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Prospect Valley aggregates 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Prospect Valley have in May?

In Prospect Valley, the average day length in May is 14h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:20 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Prospect Valley have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Prospect Valley, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Prospect Valley, CO

Average temperature in May - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 44.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Prospect Valley, CO

Average pressure in May - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Prospect Valley, CO

Average wind speed in May - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and December (6.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Prospect Valley, CO

Average humidity in May - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 53%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (42%).

Average rainfall in May
Prospect Valley, CO

Average rainfall in May - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.16").

Average rainfall days in May
Prospect Valley, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Prospect Valley, CO

Average snowfall in May - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Prospect Valley, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Prospect Valley, CO

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Prospect Valley, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).

Average UV index in May
Prospect Valley, CO

Average UV index in May - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Prospect Valley, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Prospect Valley, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in May
Prospect Valley, CO

Average visibility in May - Prospect Valley, 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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