May weather in Rifle, CO
The average temperature in Rifle in May is 54.1°F (36.6°F–71.7°F). Average precipitation: 1.32 inches.
May is a spring month in Rifle, and is warmer than the annual average of 46.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 35.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 10m. For travel, May is cool.
Avg High
71.7°F
Avg Low
36.6°F
Precipitation
1.32 in
Daylight
14h 10m
May records in Rifle
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 84.9°F (2020) | 16.0°F (2014) | 0.44 in (2013) |
| May 2 | 84.0°F (2020) | 18.0°F (2011) | 0.17 in (2022) |
| May 3 | 79.0°F (2012) | 19.0°F (2011) | 0.62 in (2021) |
| May 4 | 80.1°F (2012) | 23.0°F (2011) | 0.59 in (2021) |
| May 5 | 79.0°F (2014) | 23.0°F (2011) | 0.23 in (2025) |
| May 6 | 82.9°F (2017) | 30.0°F (2011) | 0.76 in (2015) |
| May 7 | 82.0°F (2017) | 26.1°F (2010) | 0.51 in (2015) |
| May 8 | 82.0°F (2021) | 21.9°F (2010) | 0.31 in (2017) |
| May 9 | 82.9°F (2018) | 23.0°F (2010) | 0.32 in (2015) |
| May 10 | 82.0°F (2018) | 28.9°F (2020) | 0.47 in (2008) |
| May 11 | 84.0°F (2018) | 28.0°F (2015) | 0.45 in (2014) |
| May 12 | 81.0°F (2025) | 27.0°F (2016) | 0.65 in (2014) |
| May 13 | 82.9°F (2025) | 25.0°F (2014) | 0.47 in (2004) |
| May 14 | 82.9°F (2013) | 24.1°F (2014) | 0.11 in (2004) |
| May 15 | 84.9°F (2013) | 27.0°F (2014) | 0.15 in (2015) |
| May 16 | 84.0°F (2022) | 28.0°F (2010) | 0.35 in (2016) |
| May 17 | 84.9°F (2022) | 30.0°F (2010) | 0.34 in (2015) |
| May 18 | 84.9°F (2022) | 32.0°F (2017) | 0.26 in (2017) |
| May 19 | 86.0°F (2020) | 30.0°F (2019) | 0.66 in (2025) |
| May 20 | 84.0°F (2020) | 26.1°F (2017) | 0.30 in (2015) |
| May 21 | 81.0°F (2021) | 28.0°F (2022) | 0.36 in (2019) |
| May 22 | 84.0°F (2012) | 27.0°F (2024) | 0.19 in (2015) |
| May 23 | 87.1°F (2012) | 28.9°F (2016) | 0.35 in (2006) |
| May 24 | 82.9°F (2013) | 26.1°F (2024) | 0.26 in (2008) |
| May 25 | 82.0°F (2018) | 25.0°F (2010) | 0.65 in (2009) |
| May 26 | 88.0°F (2018) | 30.9°F (2010) | 0.51 in (2014) |
| May 27 | 88.0°F (2018) | 30.0°F (2012) | 0.14 in (2015) |
| May 28 | 86.0°F (2010) | 30.0°F (2017) | 0.21 in (2015) |
| May 29 | 88.0°F (2014) | 30.9°F (2012) | 0.16 in (2013) |
| May 30 | 88.0°F (2020) | 30.9°F (2010) | 0.56 in (2022) |
| May 31 | 88.0°F (2020) | 28.0°F (2010) | 0.19 in (2005) |