May weather forecast
Telluride, ID

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Telluride, is a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.2°F (1.2°C) and max 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

May's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in April to a refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C). The anticipated average low-temperature for May in Telluride, a cold 34.2°F (1.2°C), shows a substantial deviation from the daytime maximums.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Telluride is 65%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 14.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Telluride. In Telluride, in May, during 2.5 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Telluride, during the entire year, snow falls for 106.2 days and aggregates up to 69.33" (1761mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Telluride, Idaho, is 14h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of May, in Telluride, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:57 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Telluride is 10.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Telluride is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Telluride?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Telluride are 57.7°F (14.3°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Telluride?

In Telluride, the average relative humidity in May is 65%.

What is the wettest month in Telluride?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.9 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Telluride?

In May, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout May, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Telluride in May?

In Telluride, Idaho, during May, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Telluride have in May?

In May, the average day length in Telluride is 14h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Telluride?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:57 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Telluride have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10.4h.

How high is the UV index in May in Telluride?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Telluride is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Telluride, ID

Average temperature in May - Telluride, ID
  • Average high temperature in May: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Telluride, ID

Average pressure in May - Telluride, ID
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Telluride, ID

Average wind speed in May - Telluride, ID
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Telluride, ID

Average humidity in May - Telluride, ID
  • Average humidity in May: 65%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in May
Telluride, ID

Average rainfall in May - Telluride, ID
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Telluride, ID

Average rainfall days in May - Telluride, ID
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Telluride, ID

Average snowfall in May - Telluride, ID
  • Average snowfall in May: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (14.41").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Telluride, ID

Average snowfall days in May - Telluride, ID
  • Average snowfall days in May: 2.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (19.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Telluride, ID
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Telluride, ID

Average sunshine days in May - Telluride, ID
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Telluride, ID

Average UV index in May - Telluride, ID
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Telluride, ID

Average cloud cover in May - Telluride, ID
  • Average cloud cover in May: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in May
Telluride, ID

Average visibility in May - Telluride, ID
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (3mi).

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