Weather in May
May sees a departure from spring as the temperatures in
Dinosaur National Monument,
Utah, move towards the warmth of summer. It is during this month that the Monument receives the highest showers of rainfall, measuring up to 1.3" (33mm). A minimal snowfall of 0.7" (18mm) marks the finale of the winter remnants. The increase in temperatures and extended daylight hours to an average of 14.5 per day makes this month desirable for outdoor endeavors.
Temperature
As
April transitions into May, Dinosaur National Monument sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 60.8°F (16°C) to an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C). Dinosaur National Monument experiences a consistent, yet significant, drop from daily highs to a low-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) throughout May.
Rainfall
In Dinosaur National Monument, in May, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. During the entire year, Dinosaur National Monument aggregates up to 11.61" (295mm) of precipitation.
Snowfall
Months with snowfall are
January through
June,
September through
December. Throughout May, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dinosaur National Monument, during the entire year, snow aggregates up to 40.91" (1039mm).
Daylight
In Dinosaur National Monument, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:39 pm MDT.