Dakota Ridge weather in May
In May, Dakota Ridge sees average daytime highs of 60°F and overnight lows near 35°F, with 3.8 in of precipitation across 14.9 wet days and about 14.1 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 55°F in the first days to 66°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 36 min at the start of May to 14 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Dakota Ridge's 12th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Dakota Ridge's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 60°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 35°
- 8th coldest
- Precipitation
- 3.8 in
- 14.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 12 min
- 4:52 AM – 7:02 PM
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 4 mph
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.04 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.4
- out of 10
Temperature in May
Highs climb over the month, from about 55°F in the first days to 66°F by the end.
A typical May day in Dakota Ridge reaches about 60°F in the afternoon and slips back to 35°F overnight — a 26°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 47°F and 72°F. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 10°F warmer than April and about 12°F cooler than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 |
| Avg low (°F) | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54 | 29 |
| 2 | 55 | 29 |
| 3 | 55 | 30 |
| 4 | 55 | 30 |
| 5 | 56 | 31 |
| 6 | 56 | 31 |
| 7 | 57 | 31 |
| 8 | 57 | 32 |
| 9 | 58 | 32 |
| 10 | 58 | 33 |
| 11 | 59 | 33 |
| 12 | 59 | 33 |
| 13 | 59 | 34 |
| 14 | 60 | 34 |
| 15 | 60 | 35 |
| 16 | 61 | 35 |
| 17 | 61 | 35 |
| 18 | 61 | 36 |
| 19 | 62 | 36 |
| 20 | 62 | 36 |
| 21 | 62 | 37 |
| 22 | 63 | 37 |
| 23 | 63 | 37 |
| 24 | 64 | 38 |
| 25 | 64 | 38 |
| 26 | 64 | 38 |
| 27 | 65 | 39 |
| 28 | 65 | 39 |
| 29 | 66 | 39 |
| 30 | 66 | 40 |
| 31 | 67 | 40 |
How May really feels in Dakota Ridge
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 18 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Dakota Ridge weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 5th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35° / 10° | 0.9 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 9.5 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 37° / 11° | 1.0 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 44° / 18° | 2.0 | 8 | 7.6 | 11.7 | 0.9 |
| Apr | 50° / 25° | 3.1 | 11.2 | 7.9 | 13 | 2.2 |
| May | 60° / 35° | 3.8 | 14.9 | 3.2 | 14.1 | 4.4 |
| Jun | 72° / 44° | 2.9 | 12.8 | 0.2 | 14.7 | 6.3 |
| Jul | 77° / 50° | 3.6 | 16 | 0 | 14.5 | 6.0 |
| Aug | 75° / 49° | 3.1 | 15.2 | 0 | 13.6 | 6.3 |
| Sep | 69° / 42° | 2.0 | 9 | 1 | 12.3 | 6.7 |
| Oct | 57° / 30° | 1.8 | 7 | 3.9 | 10.9 | 4.6 |
| Nov | 44° / 18° | 1.2 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 9.8 | 1.0 |
| Dec | 35° / 10° | 0.9 | 5.4 | 5.7 | 9.3 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in May, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 52%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 |
| Cloudier (%) | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 51 |
| 2 | 48 | 52 |
| 3 | 48 | 52 |
| 4 | 48 | 52 |
| 5 | 48 | 52 |
| 6 | 49 | 51 |
| 7 | 49 | 51 |
| 8 | 49 | 51 |
| 9 | 49 | 51 |
| 10 | 49 | 51 |
| 11 | 49 | 51 |
| 12 | 49 | 51 |
| 13 | 48 | 52 |
| 14 | 48 | 52 |
| 15 | 47 | 53 |
| 16 | 47 | 53 |
| 17 | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | 45 | 55 |
| 19 | 45 | 55 |
| 20 | 45 | 55 |
| 21 | 45 | 55 |
| 22 | 46 | 54 |
| 23 | 47 | 53 |
| 24 | 47 | 53 |
| 25 | 48 | 52 |
| 26 | 49 | 51 |
| 27 | 49 | 51 |
| 28 | 50 | 50 |
| 29 | 51 | 49 |
| 30 | 52 | 48 |
| 31 | 53 | 47 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Dakota Ridge gets around 3.8 in of rain and snow over 14.9 wet days in May, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 48% and peaks near 52% on the wettest days, and about 3 days bring snow. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 |
| Snow chance (%) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 21 |
| 2 | 43 | 20 |
| 3 | 43 | 19 |
| 4 | 43 | 19 |
| 5 | 43 | 18 |
| 6 | 43 | 17 |
| 7 | 44 | 16 |
| 8 | 44 | 15 |
| 9 | 44 | 14 |
| 10 | 45 | 14 |
| 11 | 45 | 13 |
| 12 | 46 | 13 |
| 13 | 47 | 12 |
| 14 | 47 | 12 |
| 15 | 48 | 12 |
| 16 | 49 | 11 |
| 17 | 50 | 10 |
| 18 | 50 | 10 |
| 19 | 51 | 9 |
| 20 | 51 | 8 |
| 21 | 52 | 8 |
| 22 | 52 | 7 |
| 23 | 52 | 7 |
| 24 | 52 | 6 |
| 25 | 52 | 6 |
| 26 | 52 | 5 |
| 27 | 52 | 5 |
| 28 | 51 | 4 |
| 29 | 51 | 4 |
| 30 | 51 | 3 |
| 31 | 50 | 3 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in May
Winds average 4 mph in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 4 mph on the calmest days to 4 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 13 h 36 min at the start of May to 14 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 60 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:08 AM to 4:41 AM, and sunset from 6:47 PM to 7:15 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.6 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:03 | 5:02 | 5:01 | 5:00 | 4:59 | 4:58 | 4:57 | 4:56 | 4:55 | 4:54 | 4:53 | 4:52 | 4:51 | 4:50 | 4:49 | 4:48 | 4:47 | 4:47 | 4:46 | 4:45 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:43 | 4:43 | 4:42 | 4:41 | 4:41 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:09 | 7:10 | 7:11 | 7:12 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:15 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.6 | 5:08 | 6:47 |
| 2 | 13.7 | 5:07 | 6:48 |
| 3 | 13.7 | 5:06 | 6:49 |
| 4 | 13.8 | 5:05 | 6:50 |
| 5 | 13.8 | 5:03 | 6:51 |
| 6 | 13.8 | 5:02 | 6:52 |
| 7 | 13.9 | 5:01 | 6:53 |
| 8 | 13.9 | 5:00 | 6:54 |
| 9 | 13.9 | 4:59 | 6:55 |
| 10 | 14.0 | 4:58 | 6:56 |
| 11 | 14.0 | 4:57 | 6:57 |
| 12 | 14.0 | 4:56 | 6:58 |
| 13 | 14.1 | 4:55 | 6:59 |
| 14 | 14.1 | 4:54 | 7:00 |
| 15 | 14.1 | 4:53 | 7:01 |
| 16 | 14.2 | 4:52 | 7:02 |
| 17 | 14.2 | 4:51 | 7:03 |
| 18 | 14.2 | 4:50 | 7:04 |
| 19 | 14.3 | 4:49 | 7:05 |
| 20 | 14.3 | 4:48 | 7:06 |
| 21 | 14.3 | 4:47 | 7:07 |
| 22 | 14.3 | 4:47 | 7:07 |
| 23 | 14.4 | 4:46 | 7:08 |
| 24 | 14.4 | 4:45 | 7:09 |
| 25 | 14.4 | 4:44 | 7:10 |
| 26 | 14.5 | 4:44 | 7:11 |
| 27 | 14.5 | 4:43 | 7:12 |
| 28 | 14.5 | 4:43 | 7:13 |
| 29 | 14.5 | 4:42 | 7:13 |
| 30 | 14.5 | 4:41 | 7:14 |
| 31 | 14.6 | 4:41 | 7:15 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 7.04 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.68 kWh/m² to a high of 7.52 kWh/m² in June across the year — May's 7.04 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.3 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Dakota Ridge
In May, Dakota Ridge sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Dakota Ridge's rainy season runs March–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Dakota Ridge?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Dakota Ridge for sightseeing.
What to pack for Dakota Ridge in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Dakota Ridge sees daytime highs around 60°F and nights near 35°F. Pack rain gear and sun protection. Worth having: a warm layer. About 15 days see rain.
UV index in Dakota Ridge in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Dakota Ridge peaks around July 14 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 7 | High |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Dakota Ridge in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Dakota Ridge is worst in August — around 21 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.6× the cleanest month (May, 13 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 17 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 21 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 15 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 16 | Moderate |
Where is Dakota Ridge?
Dakota Ridge sits at 39.6°N, 105.1°W, 5,768 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Ken Caryl, 3.1 mi away.
Topography around Dakota Ridge
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Dakota Ridge.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Dakota Ridge has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 932 ft around an average of 5,804 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,921 ft; within 50 miles, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 9,436 ft.
The land around Dakota Ridge is covered by grassland (43%) and artificial surfaces (37%) within 2 miles, trees (40%), grassland (31%) and artificial surfaces (26%) within 10 miles, and grassland (43%) and trees (38%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Dakota Ridge (39.6164°, -105.1393°, elevation 5,768 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).