Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The beginning of May marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a comfortable 64.8°F (18.2°C). Sanford encounters a substantial decline from its daily high to a low-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) during May nights.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Sanford is 41%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in May, Sanford aggregates 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sanford, there are 44.9 snowfall days, and 22.6" (574mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:18 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Sanford is 11.7h.UV index
In Sanford, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Sanford, CO
- Average high temperature in May: 64.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 38.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure in May
Sanford, CO
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Sanford, CO
- Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Sanford, CO
- Average humidity in May: 41%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).
Average rainfall in May
Sanford, CO
- Average rainfall in May: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.39").
Average rainfall days in May
Sanford, CO
- Average rainfall days in May: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sanford, CO
- Average snowfall in May: 1.73"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sanford, CO
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sanford, 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: 11h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sanford, CO
- Average sunshine days in May: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (16.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Sanford, CO
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Sanford, CO
- Average cloud cover in May: 16
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in May
Sanford, CO
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
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