Weather in May
May at
Cedar Breaks National Monument is when the weather clearly shifts towards warmer conditions. An increase in temperatures and clear skies accentuate the serene beauty of nature, highlighted by the budding flora, thus designating May as a spring season mascot. The snowfall finally recedes to a negligible 13.1" (333mm), compared to the substantial snowfall in
April. May weather is significantly warmer than April, hinting at the impending arrival of summer. This month offers a perfect blend of pleasant weather, gradually lengthening days, and breath-taking natural colors.
Temperature
Cedar Breaks National Monument's May weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from April's icy 37.8°F (3.2°C) to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). Cedar Breaks National Monument experiences a consistent average temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) throughout the nights in May.
Rainfall
In Cedar Breaks National Monument, in May, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. During the entire year, Cedar Breaks National Monument aggregates up to 29.53" (750mm) of precipitation.
Snowfall
January through
June,
September through
December are months with snowfall. During May, Cedar Breaks National Monument regularly aggregates up to 13.11" (333mm) of snow. In Cedar Breaks National Monument, during the entire year, snow aggregates up to 245" (6223mm).
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:46 pm MDT.