May weather forecast
Rico, CO

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The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops
The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a fresh month in Rico, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.2°F (-1°C) and an average high of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from April's icy 42.6°F (5.9°C) to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). In the month of May, Rico witnesses a marked temperature drop at night, averaging a low of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Rico is 56%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout May, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Rico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.2 days and collects up to 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Rico, in May, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 13.07" (332mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 98.8 snowfall days, and 121.42" (3084mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of May in Rico, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.9h.

UV index

In Rico, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Rico?

In Rico, 53.2°F (11.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.2°F (-1°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 56%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout May, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in May?

In May, in Rico, it is snowing for 10.4 days. Throughout May, 13.07" (332mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Rico have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Rico have in May?

In Rico, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Rico, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Rico, CO

Average temperature in May - Rico, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Rico, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Rico, CO

Average wind speed in May - Rico, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Rico, CO

Average humidity in May - Rico, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

Average rainfall in May
Rico, CO

Average rainfall in May - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (6.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and October (1.65").

Average rainfall days in May
Rico, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Rico, CO

Average snowfall in May - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 13.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (22.13").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.08").

Average snowfall days in May
Rico, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.6 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Rico, CO
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Rico, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Rico, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Rico, CO

Average UV index in May - Rico, CO
  • Average UV index in May: 3

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

Average cloud cover in May
Rico, CO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in May
Rico, CO

Average visibility in May - Rico, 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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