Temperature
Pleasant by day, cold at night.
71°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Arvada
United States · North America
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
71°F
Lows around 44°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
12 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 13 wet days, the highest monthly average.
42%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.1 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 62° and nights feel near 40°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
48%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 68°F, easing to about 61°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning59°F
Rain14%
Cloud44%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday66°F
Rain20%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon67°F
Rain25%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening61°F
Rain21%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 20 | 0.9 | 5 | 8.5 | 61 |
| Feb | 47 | 21 | 1.0 | 6 | 9.3 | 59 |
| Mar | 56 | 28 | 1.9 | 8 | 10.5 | 54 |
| Apr | 64 | 35 | 2.6 | 10 | 11.0 | 53 |
| May | 71 | 44 | 3.4 | 13 | 12.1 | 57 |
| Jun | 83 | 54 | 1.9 | 9 | 12.9 | 52 |
| Jul | 89 | 60 | 1.5 | 8 | 13.0 | 50 |
| Aug | 86 | 59 | 1.5 | 7 | 12.4 | 51 |
| Sep | 80 | 51 | 1.4 | 6 | 11.1 | 50 |
| Oct | 67 | 40 | 1.5 | 6 | 9.7 | 53 |
| Nov | 55 | 29 | 1.0 | 5 | 8.6 | 56 |
| Dec | 45 | 21 | 0.9 | 5 | 8.1 | 59 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology