May weather forecast
Artesia, NM

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Artesia, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 61°F (16.1°C) and 85.6°F (29.8°C).

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature marginally rises from 78.3°F (25.7°C) in April to a still warm 85.6°F (29.8°C). In May, the average low-temperature is 61°F (16.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 29%.

Rainfall

In Artesia, during 6.9 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Artesia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77 days and collects up to 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Artesia, New Mexico, is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of May in Artesia, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:00 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Artesia is 11.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in May transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in May in Artesia?

In Artesia, in May, the average high-temperature is 85.6°F (29.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 61°F (16.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Artesia?

In Artesia, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in May is 29%.

How many days does it rain in May in Artesia?

In Artesia, in May, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Artesia?

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

How many hours of daylight does Artesia have in May?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Artesia?

On the first day of May in Artesia, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:00 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Artesia?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Artesia, New Mexico, is 11.6h.

When is the highest UV index in Artesia?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Artesia?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Artesia, New Mexico, is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Artesia, NM

Average temperature in May - Artesia, NM
  • Average high temperature in May: 85.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 61°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Artesia, NM

Average pressure in May - Artesia, 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 (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Artesia, NM

Average wind speed in May - Artesia, NM
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Artesia, NM

Average humidity in May - Artesia, NM
  • Average humidity in May: 29%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (26%).

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Average rainfall in May
Artesia, NM

Average rainfall in May - Artesia, NM
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in May
Artesia, NM

Average rainfall days in May - Artesia, NM
  • Average rainfall days in May: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Artesia, NM

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.83").
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
Artesia, NM

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Artesia, NM
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 52min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 17min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 2min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Artesia, NM

Average sunshine days in May - Artesia, NM
  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Artesia, NM

Average UV index in May - Artesia, NM
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Artesia, NM

Average cloud cover in May - Artesia, NM
  • Average cloud cover in May: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 11).

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Average visibility in May
Artesia, NM

Average visibility in May - Artesia, 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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