Steamboat Springs, CO weather in May
In May, Steamboat Springs sees highs around 65°F and lows around 34°F: cool, with frequent rain. There are about 13 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 2.8 in.
- Normal high
- 65°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 2.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.8 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:06 am / 8:02 pm | 5:39 am / 8:30 pm |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 14.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical May day
- 6 am40°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am55°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon63°Fdew point 32°F
- 3 pm65°Fdew point 31°F
- 6 pm61°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Craig Moffat Co Airport (36 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F16 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below14 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in May
Normal precipitation is 2.6 in; a dry May brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 3.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.8 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20201994: average high 71°F
- Coolest May2011: average high 58°F
- Wettest May1995: 5.7 in
- Driest May2012: 0.8 in
- Highest reading88°F (May 31, 2002)
- Lowest reading12°F (May 1, 2011)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
May compared with April and June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 65°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 34°F | 39°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 16 | 18 |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | 14.4 h | 15.0 h |
Highs change by +11°F from April and +11°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Warmer: Boulder, CO88 mi · high 71°F · 13 wet days
- Drier: Vail, CO63 mi · high 60°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Estes Park, CO69 mi · high 60°F · 12 wet days
How Steamboat Springs ranks in May
- Normal high337th warmest of 378 cities; 12th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days307th driest of 378
- Comfortable days55th most of 339
What to pack for Steamboat Springs in May
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 65°F
- Layers – afternoons near 65°F but nights near 34°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
Heating and cooling
May has 478 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Steamboat Springs in May?
The normal high is 65°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest May reading was 12°F (most recently on May 1, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Steamboat Springs in May?
About 13 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.7 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 1995 (5.7 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Steamboat Springs in May?
Yes. Normal snowfall in May is 2.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is May a good time to visit Steamboat Springs?
May ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Steamboat Springs (73 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Steamboat Springs (USC00057936), 0.5 mi ENE of the city center, 6,866 ft (135 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Craig Moffat Co Airport (USW00024046), 36 mi W of the city center, 6,186 ft (545 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Eagle Co Regional Airport (724675-23063), 58 mi S of the city center, 6,497 ft (234 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).