May weather forecastCañones, NM
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Cañones, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 69.1°F (20.6°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).Temperature
The shift into May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) in April to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). Nightfall in May introduces a considerable dip in temperature, settling at an average of 41.9°F (5.5°C).Humidity
In Cañones, the average relative humidity in May is 35%.Rainfall
In Cañones, during May, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. In Cañones, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.9 days and collects up to 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Cañones, New Mexico. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Cañones aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Cañones, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.9 days and aggregates up to 9.33" (237mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 6min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:17 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 11.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Average temperature in May
Cañones, NM
- Average high temperature in May: 69.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 41.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Cañones, NM
- Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Cañones, NM
- Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in May
Cañones, NM
- Average humidity in May: 35%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).
Average rainfall in May
Cañones, NM
- Average rainfall in May: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and April (0.35").
Average rainfall days in May
Cañones, NM
- Average rainfall days in May: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Cañones, NM
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Cañones, NM
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cañones, NM
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cañones, NM
- Average sunshine days in May: 20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Cañones, NM
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Cañones, NM
- Average cloud cover in May: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in May
Cañones, 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).





