May Weather in Steamboat Springs

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Steamboat Springs, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 6°C (42°F). Highs can soar to 20°C (69°F), while lows may dip to -8°C (18°F). Typically, the humidity level in Steamboat Springs throughout May hovers around 67%.

-8°C (18°F)

Minimum temperature

6°C (42°F)

Average temperature

20°C (69°F)

Maximum temperature

67%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Steamboat Springs averages 62 mm (2.4 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 12 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 26 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 11 hours 31 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 44% probability of sunny days during this period.

62 mm (2.4 inches)

Precipitation

12 rainy days

Rainy days

11 hours 31 minutes

Sunshine hours

44%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Steamboat Springs reaches a maximum of 12, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 2 4 7 10 12 12 11 9 7 4 2 1
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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