Park City, UT weather in May
Expect cool weather with some rain in Park City in May, with highs near 65°F and lows near 36°F. Rain or snow falls on about 8 days. Snowfall averages about 2.2 in. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 65°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 1.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.2 in
- normal snowfall
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 33°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 25% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:24 am / 8:21 pm | 5:57 am / 8:49 pm |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 14.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)18 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below9 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in May
Normal precipitation is 1.7 in; a dry May brings about 1.0 in and a wet one about 2.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.2 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20202001: average high 73°F
- Coolest May1995: average high 59°F
- Wettest May1995: 4.1 in
- Driest May2002: 0.4 in
- Highest reading92°F (May 30, 2003)
- Lowest reading13°F (May 6, 2010)
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 | 55°F | 65°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 36°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 8 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 18 | 15 |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | 14.4 h | 15.0 h |
Highs change by +10°F from April and +11°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Warmer: Salt Lake City, UT22 mi · high 73°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Moab, UT177 mi · high 83°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Jackson, WY199 mi · high 60°F · 11 wet days
How Park City ranks in May
- Normal high335th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 7 in Utah
- Wet days140th driest of 378
What to pack for Park City in May
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 65°F
- Layers – afternoons near 65°F but nights near 36°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 8 days
Frost in May
The last spring frost typically comes around May 29; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Jun 14. All frost dates for Park City.
Heating and cooling
May has 441 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Park City in May?
The normal high is 65°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest May reading was 13°F (May 6, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Park City in May?
About 8 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.7 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 1995 (4.1 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Park City in May?
Yes. Normal snowfall in May is 2.2 in.
Is May a good time to visit Park City?
May ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Park City (78 out of 100). It has about 18 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Kamas (USC00424467), 11 mi E of the city center, 6,481 ft (533 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Park City (USC00426644), 0.8 mi NNW of the city center, 6,900 ft (114 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).