May weather forecast
Alamogordo, NM

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High rocks and cliffs on the slopes of a high hill overlooking the gorgeous Alamogordo Mountain ranges in New Mexico
High rocks and cliffs on the slopes of a high hill overlooking the gorgeous Alamogordo Mountain ranges in New Mexico

Weather in May

In May, the city of Alamogordo, New Mexico is bathed in the full embrace of spring, reflected in the city's increasing temperatures. The days grow longer and the nights shorter, matching the increase in temperature highs soaring up to 78.6°F (25.9°C). As rainfall continues to be scarce, the city is laden with an agreeable dryness typical of the impending summer months. Soon, June arrives, ushering in the official start of summer with a commensurate leap in temperatures.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in Alamogordo, New Mexico, mildly increases in May, edging from a pleasant 70.9°F (21.6°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C). In May, the recorded average low-temperature in Alamogordo, New Mexico, of 55.9°F (13.3°C), exhibits a significant fall from the daytime highs.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Alamogordo are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 25%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 2.9 days. Throughout May, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Alamogordo, there are 60.2 rainfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through October are months without snowfall in Alamogordo.

Daylight

In Alamogordo, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:06 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Alamogordo is 11.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Alamogordo is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Alamogordo in May?

Alamogordo in May has an average high-temperature of 78.6°F (25.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C).

What are the least humid months in Alamogordo?

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 25%, are the least humid months in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

What is the average humidity in May in Alamogordo?

In May, the average relative humidity is 25%.

How much does it rain in Alamogordo in May?

In Alamogordo, during May, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Alamogordo?

In Alamogordo, snow does not fall in March through October.

How many hours of daylight does Alamogordo have in May?

In Alamogordo, the average day length in May is 13h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Alamogordo?

On the first day of May in Alamogordo, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:06 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Alamogordo?

In Alamogordo, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Alamogordo?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Alamogordo, New Mexico, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Alamogordo, NM

Average temperature in May - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Alamogordo, NM

Average pressure in May - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average pressure in May: 29.85"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Alamogordo, NM

Average wind speed in May - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Alamogordo, NM

Average humidity in May - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 25%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (25%).

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Average rainfall in May
Alamogordo, NM

Average rainfall in May - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.16").

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Average rainfall days in May
Alamogordo, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Alamogordo, NM

Average snowfall in May - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Alamogordo, NM

Average snowfall days in May - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Alamogordo, NM

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Alamogordo, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).

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Average UV index in May
Alamogordo, NM

Average UV index in May - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Alamogordo, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in May
Alamogordo, NM

Average visibility in May - Alamogordo, NM
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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