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United StatesThe weather in May in Crested Butte
It's cool to moderate in May in Crested Butte with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 4°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Crested Butte. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Crested Butte, Colorado. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 27°C in 2018, Crested Butte reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -8°C to a highest value of 10°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In May, there is an average of 35 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. Of the total precipitation, about 4,7 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in May for Crested Butte
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Crested Butte. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Crested Butte | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 17°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 20°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 0°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 35 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 7 days | 14 days |
| Total snowfall | 4,7 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 3 days | 0 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Crested Butte with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 1°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 18°C, with nights around 2°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Crested Butte is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Crested Butte, Colorado. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Crested Butte
Temperature in May in Crested Butte over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Crested Butte, Colorado. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Crested Butte
Total precipitation in May in Crested Butte over the years
Daily Snowfall in May in Crested Butte
Snowfall in May in Crested Butte per year
Daily UV index in May in Crested Butte
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Crested Butte, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Crested Butte by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Crested Butte. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.