Denver Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Denver experiences mild weather conditions with an average daily temperature of 57.5°F (14.2°C), ranging from highs of 69.2°F (20.7°C) to lows of 47.1°F (8.4°C). The average humidity is around 61.7%. May is one of the wettest months in Denver, with an average precipitation of 5.46 inches (138.7 mm) and a high chance of rain, around 61.3%. There is a 15.2% chance that precipitation will cover the area. Denver receives no snow in May. Winds are moderately strong, with an average speed of 26.1 km/h (16.2 mph) and gusts of up to 48.8 km/h (30.3 mph). The average cloud cover is 66.4%, and the average visibility is 14.3 miles (23.0 km). The average UV index is 7.8, indicating a high risk of sunburn, and the average air pressure is 1013.2 mb.
What is the temperature in Denver in May?
Average air temperature in Denver is 14.2°C (57.5°F) in May. The outside temperature in Denver feels like 13.7°C (56.7°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 20.7°C (69.2°F) and feels like 20.6°C (69.1°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 8.4°C (47.1°F) which feels like 6.7°C (44°F).
How hot is Denver in May?
The hot temperature in May in Denver rises to 26.6°C (79.9°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 61.7% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 26.6 °C (79.9°F). The average maximum temp in Denver is 20.7°C (79.9°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Denver in May?
The coldest temp in Denver in May drops to 4.1°C (39.4°F) during the cold nights. With 26.1km/h (16.2mph) winds and 61.7% humidity it feels like 1.7°C (35.1°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 8.4°C (47.1°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Denver in May?
Yes, it rains for 19 days in Denver, United States in May averaging 5.46 mm of precipitation. Denver has a 61.3% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Denver throughout May?
Denver has 5.46 mm (0.21 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 19 days out of the entire month.
Is Denver windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Denver, United States during May is 26.1km/h (16.2mph) and average windgust is 48.8km/h (30.4mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 43.2km/h (26.8mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Denver in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in Denver.
What are the humidity levels in Denver in May?
The average humidity levels in Denver in May are 61.7%. Daily humidity levels in Denver range from 35.9% to 97.3% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Denver in May?
Denver has 14 hours 22 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Denver in May is at 5:45:42 and the sunset is at 20:08:20.
What is the cloud coverage in Denver in May?
Clouds cover 66.4% of the sky on average throughout May in Denver. The cloud coverage ranges from 31.5% to 99% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Denver?
The average UV index in Denver is 7.8 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Denver in May?
The average solar radiation is 187.2 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Denver during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 20.6 W/m2 to 297.7 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Denver?
The average solar energy during May in Denver is 16.1 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1.8 MJ/m2, to 25.8 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Denver in May?
Yes, there is a 13.2% risk for severe weather in Denver, United States in May.
What is the air pressure in Denver in May?
On average the air pressure in Denver in May is 1013.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1005.3 mb to 1028.2 mb.
What is the visibility in Denver in May?
The average daylight visibility in Denver in May is 14.3 km (8.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 5.8 km (3.6 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Denver in May?
The average dew point in Denver during May is 5.5°C (42°F).
Where is the data for Denver climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Denver, Colorado, United States in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- DENVER CENTENNIAL AIRPORT, CO US
- AURORA BUCKLEY FIELD ANGB, CO US
- DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CO US
- CW7015 Denver CO US
- CW9516 Denver CO US
- KAPA
- KBKF
- KDEN