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Aurora, CO Weather on May 17
May 17th in Aurora, CO typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 71°F and lows near 46°F — a 25°F daily swing. Over 54 years of records, the warmest May 17th was in 1994 (73°F average), while the coldest was 1983 (36°F) — a 37°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 35% of recorded May 17th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 7.1"). The last decade has been 4.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 17
Planning for May 17th in Aurora, CO? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 17 Weather Records for Aurora
- •The all-time record high for May 17th in Aurora, CO is 87°F, set in 2000.
- •The coldest May 17th on record dropped to 32°F in 1983.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on May 17th in 1 of the last 54 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 17th was 17°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 17 ever in Aurora?
The warmest May 17 in Aurora, CO reached 87°F in 2000. That is 16°F above the long-term average high of 71°F.
What was the coldest May 17 ever in Aurora?
The coldest May 17 in Aurora, CO dropped to 32°F in 1983. That is 14°F below the long-term average low of 46°F.
What is the average temperature on May 17 in Aurora?
On May 17, Aurora averages a high of 71°F and a low of 46°F based on 54 years of NOAA weather observations from DENVER-STAPLETON.
How many years of weather data are available for May 17 in Aurora?
We have 54 years of weather records for May 17 in Aurora, CO, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 17 Weather History in Aurora
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 73°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 77°F | -- | 0.25" | -- |
| 2022 | 85°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 65°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 70°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 80°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 82°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 72°F | 43°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 2016 | 45°F | 38°F | 1.24" | -- |
| 2015 | 64°F | 43°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2014 | 63°F | 42°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2013 | 83°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 85°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 65°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 65°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 70°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 71°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 79°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 80°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 77°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 77°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 54°F | 45°F | 0.46" | -- |
| 2001 | 80°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 87°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 56°F | 36°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 1998 | 84°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 87°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 82°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 49°F | 40°F | 3.89" | -- |
| 1994 | 86°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 60°F | 46°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 1992 | 82°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 69°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 71°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 70°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 85°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 77°F | 52°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 1986 | 58°F | 38°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1985 | 66°F | 48°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 1984 | 71°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 40°F | 32°F | 2.69" | 7.1" |
| 1982 | 68°F | 43°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1981 | 50°F | 45°F | 2.74" | -- |
| 1980 | 45°F | 40°F | 1.4" | -- |
| 1979 | 78°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 68°F | 43°F | 0.91" | -- |
| 1977 | 80°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 77°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 77°F | 51°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 1974 | 79°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 79°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 83°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 54°F | 35°F | 0.15" | -- |
Based on 54 years of data from NOAA station: DENVER-STAPLETON
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Aurora, CO, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.