Weather in Denver, Colorado, United States in May
In an average May, Denver sees a daily high around 70°F and a low around 42°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 70°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 56°F to 83°F |
| Average low | 42°F |
| Typical low range | 33°F to 51°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
94°F
2000-05-29
Lowest
33°F
2013-05-01
Low
Highest
62°F
2003-05-29
Lowest
17°F
2013-05-02
Feels-like
Highest
95°F
2003-05-29
Lowest
6°F
2013-05-01
Humidity
Highest
10.1 g/m³
2003-05-30
Lowest
2.1 g/m³
2002-05-09
Wind
Highest
36 mph
1988-05-07
Lowest
5 mph
1987-05-24
Precip
Wettest
5.88 in
1995
Driest
1.02 in
2006
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