May weather forecast
Telluride, CO

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The scenic setting of the ski resort spot town of Telluride in Colorado
The scenic setting of the ski resort spot town of Telluride in Colorado

Weather in May

May marks the onset of warmer and clearer weather in Telluride, Colorado. The landscape starts coming alive with vivid colors of spring, as temperatures rise and the winter chill subsides. The reduced snowfall of 11.81" (300mm) is usually the final snowfall of the season. It's a month of transformation where the city prepares to welcome the delightful warmth of summer.

Temperature

The start of May in Telluride brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from April's wintry 39°F (3.9°C) to a cool 50°F (10°C). Telluride's nighttime average of 27°F (-2.8°C) during May reflects a substantial decrease from the daytime temperature.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.

Rainfall

In May, in Telluride, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout May, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 107.5 rainfall days, and 26.34" (669mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in Telluride. In Telluride, in May, during 11.1 snowfall days, 11.81" (300mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.7 snowfall days, and 123.82" (3145mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Telluride, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Telluride, the average sunshine in May is 10.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Telluride is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during May translates into the following guidance:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In Telluride, 50°F (10°C) is the average high-temperature and 27°F (-2.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout May, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in May?

In May, it is snowing for 11.1 days. Throughout May, 11.81" (300mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Telluride have in May?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:27 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Telluride have in May?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. 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 UV index
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Average temperature in May
Telluride, CO

Average temperature in May - Telluride, CO
  • Average high temperature in May: 50°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Telluride, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Telluride, CO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Telluride, CO

Average humidity in May - Telluride, CO
  • Average humidity in May: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (45%).

Average rainfall in May
Telluride, CO

Average rainfall in May - Telluride, CO
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.3").

Average rainfall days in May
Telluride, CO

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Telluride, CO

Average snowfall in May - Telluride, CO
  • Average snowfall in May: 11.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (19.88").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

Average snowfall days in May
Telluride, CO

Average snowfall days in May - Telluride, CO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.3 days).

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

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

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Telluride, CO

Average sunshine days in May - Telluride, CO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Telluride, CO

Average UV index in May - Telluride, 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
Telluride, CO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in May
Telluride, CO

Average visibility in May - Telluride, 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 and December (4mi).

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