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Average weather for Arches National Park in May

It's warm in May in Arches National Park with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 14°C.

Daily Temperature in May in Arches National Park

Start of May

The month of May starts in Arches National Park with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 10°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 26°C, with nights around 11°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 Arches National Park is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

Because temperatures drop in the evening, wearing layers is recommended.

In May, there is an average of 15 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Arches National Park in May

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Temperature Average temperature
26°C 22°C
Sun Max. temperature
31°C 28°C
Sun Min. temperature
22°C -5°C
Rain Total precipitation
15 mm 105 mm
Rain Rainy days
3 days 14 days

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.

Is May a good time to visit Arches National Park?

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Arches National Park. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2020, Arches National Park reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 24°C.

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Daily Temperature in May in Arches National Park

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Arches National Park, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in May in Arches National Park

Daily Precipitation in May in Arches National Park

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Arches National Park, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 3 days of precipitation in Arches National Park.

Daily Precipitation in May in Arches National Park

Daily UV index in May in Arches National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Arches National Park, 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.

Daily UV Index in May in Arches National Park

Temperature in May in Arches National Park over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in May in Arches National Park, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in May in Arches National Park Over the Years

Total precipitation in May in Arches National Park over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Arches National Park, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in May in Arches National Park over the years

Daily weather in May for Arches National Park

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Arches National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average weather in Arches National Park by month

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