May weather forecast
Superior, CO

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Weather in May

May in Superior serves as a prelude to summer, characterized by a depth of change in atmosphere. Temperatures scale up to 66°F (18.9°C) on average and rain showers displace snow, marking a notable shift in the weather pattern. Lengthening daylight hours stand testament to the seasonal transition. Threading through the month, May prepares the landscape for the warm embrace of a Colorado summer.

Temperature

As Superior transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to slightly rise from a mild 57.6°F (14.2°C) in April to a comfortable 66°F (18.9°C). May nights experience a distinct temperature drop from the daily highs, with an average low-temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 54%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in Superior are May and July, with an average 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.6 snowfall days, in May, Superior aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Superior, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.7 days and aggregates up to 13.98" (355mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.1h.

UV index

In Superior, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In Superior, in May, the average high-temperature is 66°F (18.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.7°F (5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Superior, the average relative humidity in May is 54%.

What is the wettest month?

The wettest months are May and July, with an average 0.87" (22mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Superior, in May, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.6 snowfall days, in May, Superior aggregates 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Superior have in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:22 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.1h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Superior, CO

Average temperature in May - Superior, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 66°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 41.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (20.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Superior, CO

Average pressure in May - Superior, CO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Superior, CO

Average wind speed in May - Superior, CO
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Superior, CO

Average humidity in May - Superior, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in May
Superior, CO

Average rainfall in May - Superior, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.87"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.16").

Average rainfall days in May
Superior, CO

Average rainfall days in May - Superior, CO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Superior, CO

Average snowfall in May - Superior, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Superior, CO

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Superior, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Superior, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Superior, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

Average UV index in May
Superior, CO

Average UV index in May - Superior, CO
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Superior, CO

Average cloud cover in May - Superior, CO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 26

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in May
Superior, CO

Average visibility in May - Superior, 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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